Key result
The presence of certified perioperative nurses was significantly associated with a higher median preoperative assessment rate (90.0% vs 75.0%) and increased establishment of preoperative outpatient clinics.
Why the study?
This study aimed to investigate the influence of certified perioperative nurses on the establishment of preoperative outpatient clinics and preoperative assessments.
Does the presence of certified perioperative nurses improve the preoperative assessment rate in hospitals?
Cross-Sectional (n=247)
Yes
Does the presence of certified perioperative nurses improve the preoperative assessment rate in hospitals?
The presence of certified perioperative nurses in Japanese hospitals is significantly associated with higher rates of preoperative assessments and the establishment of preoperative outpatient clinics.
Certified perioperative nurses were associated with higher preoperative assessment rates; leaves open whether targeted staffing improves outcomes in prospective studies.
This study aimed to investigate the influence of certified perioperative nurses on preoperative outpatient clinic and preoperative assessments. The study was conducted from February 2021 to September 2022; data were collected and analyzed using a questionnaire at 247 hospitals in Japan. To analyze the factors affecting the rate of preoperative assessment with the primary endpoint of preoperative outpatient care and preoperative nursing visits, we performed multiple linear regression analysis of facility characteristics, perioperative nurse background, and the presence or absence of certified perioperative nurses. Regarding the presence or absence of a preoperative outpatient clinic, patients from 68 (52.3%) and 41 (35.0%) institutions in the enrolled and nonenrolled groups. Respectively, underwent a preoperative assessment; the rate of preoperative assessments in the enrolled group was significantly higher than that in the nonenrolled group. Multivariate analysis of factors influencing the preoperative assessment rate revealed a significant association with certified perioperative nurse attendance. Facilities with certified perioperative nurses have a significantly higher prevalence of preoperative outpatient clinic and significantly higher rates of preoperative assessments than facilities without certified perioperative nurses. Enrollment of certified perioperative nurses may lead to the improvement of the quality of preoperative nursing interventions.
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Hara et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Preoperative assessment for patients undergoing surgery (n=247). Certified perioperative nurses (CPNs) vs. No certified perioperative nurses was evaluated on Preoperative assessment rate (B = 6.7, 95% CI 1.46-11.57, p=<0.01). The presence of certified perioperative nurses was significantly associated with a higher median preoperative assessment rate (90.0% vs 75.0%) and increased establishment of preoperative outpatient clinics.
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