Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing

Article	Citations
Considering Authorship	70
Editorial Board	40
2025 National Conference - Save the Date	39
Improving Confidence Level of Perianesthesia Nurses Using Malignant Hyperthermia Cart Hands-On Training	38
Outcomes of Using an Electronic Anesthesia-Focused Electronic Intake Form	35
PACU Nurses' Perception and Experience with Postoperative Discharge Calls	34
Nurses Service Organization/ASPAN	31
Up and At ‘Em: Decreasing Incidents of Delayed Ambulation or Requiring Knee Immobilizers for Ambulation After TKA and UNI	29
Table of Contents	28
Preoperative Gabapentin for Pain Control: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial in Patients Undergoing Inguinal Hernioplasty	27
Don't Be the LAST to Escape	25
Early Ambulation of Patients with Post Transfemoral Arteriography with Vascular Closure Device (VCD): A Quality Improvement Project	23
The Effects of Listening to the Qur'an in the Postoperative Management of the Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the Day Surgery Unit	22
Experiences of Patients Undergoing Bypass Surgery With Health Professionals During the Perioperative Care Process: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study	20
FOCUSing on Family-Centered Care: Improving the Patient-Family Experience	20
Congratulations New CPANs and CAPAs!	18
Comparison of the Efficacies of Three Different Intrathecal Doses of Morphine in Achieving Postcesarean Delivery Analgesia	17
Does Preoperative Gum Chewing Reduce Postoperative Sore Throat?	17
Limitations in the Use of Pulse Oximetry in Patients of Color	17
Practice Corner: Body Jewelry	17
The Effects of Preoperative Video-Assisted Education on Anxiety and Comfort After Breast Cancer Surgery: Nonrandomized Controlled Study	16
Optimizing Patient Flow by Cultivating Teamwork	16
Does Cold Vapor Prevent Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy? A Randomized Controlled Trial	16
Surgical Outcomes in Different Age Cohorts Undergoing Abdominal Surgery: A Retrospective Study	15
The Effect of Specialized Collaborative Nursing on the Awakening Quality and Stress Status of Elderly Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study	15

Cross-sectional and Correlational Examination of Patients’ Preoperative Anxiety, Information Need, and Health Literacy in a Presurgical Consultation	15
Effect of Aromatherapy for Postoperative Pain Management in the Postanesthesia Recovery Room: A Systematic Review	15
Interprofessional Collaboration Between Nurses and Physicians in the Perioperative Period	15
Place holder for Acknowledgment of Reviewers	14
Anticoagulation Update: Safe Management Strategies for the Perianesthesia Nurse	14
Integrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Nursing Workforce and Creating a Positive Work Environment	14
Same Day Discharge Gastric Sleeve with Addition of Virtual Health Monitoring	14
Optimizing the Recovery of Pediatric Tonsillectomy: Application of Opioid-Free Anesthesia and Analgesia	14
Clinical Evaluation of a Swelling-Dispersing and Pain-Relieving Chinese Medicine Pack Post-Thyroid Surgery Under an ERAS Protocol: A Randomized, Single-Center Retrospective Study	14
Combined Forced Air Warming and Warm Intravenous Fluid Strategy for Perioperative Hypothermia in Cesarean Delivery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	13
Influence of Breathing Training Based on Multimedia Education Combined With CICARE Communication Mode on Patients With Coronary CTA	13
Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Analysis of Predictive Factors	13
EBP Evaluation: Choose the Right Tool for Making Local Impact	13
Effect of Progressive Relaxations Applied After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy on Pain, Nausea, and Vomiting	13
2026 National Conference in San Francisco!	13
Reducing No-Show Appointments in Preanesthesia Screening	12
Urinary Catheter Home Teaching Video; Facilitating Improved Patient Outcomes with Audio-Visual Tools	12
Revolutionizing Perianesthesia Care: A Unified Model for Enhanced Efficiency and Flow in Post-Pandemic Healthcare Setting	12
Surgical Safety Does Not Happen By Accident: Learning From Perioperative Near Miss Case Studies	12
Effects of Propofol on Perioperative Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Prospective Cohort Study	12
Patient Education Intervention for Discharge from the PACU with a Urinary Catheter	12
Utilization of Ketamine in Total Knee and Hip Joint Arthroplasty: An Evidence-Based Review	12
Noise in the Postanesthesia Care Unit: Identifying Potential Causes for Increased Noise Levels	12
Empowering Versatility: Cross-Training New Graduate Nurses in the Perioperative Department for Enhanced Flexibility and Staffing Resilience, Utilizing MOPAN and Periop 101, with ASPAN Training Guide	12
Is Airway Management More Risky in Bariatric Surgery?	11
Are You Ready? Transitioning Into Leadership in Today’s Health Care Environment	11
Be Part of the Solution, Not the Problem: Improving Nursing Decolonization Documentation	11
Pain Intensity After Cardiac Surgery and its Association With Kinesiophobia: A Descriptive Study	11
Swedish Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Understanding of Difficult Airway Algorithms	11
The Analgesic Properties of a Music Intervention in the Postanesthesia Care Unit	11
Call for Proposals / Group Membership	10
The Relationship Between COVID-19 Anxiety and Preoperative Anxiety During the Pandemic	10
Incidence of Unintentional Intraoperative Hypothermia and Its Risk Factors in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Prospective Study	10
Perioperative Management of Local Anesthetic Allergies	10
Postoperative Analgesia Management Evaluation in the Postanesthesia Unit: An Exploratory Analysis Based on Patient and Surgery Characteristics	10
Nurse-Driven Technology Innovation with a Human Touch	10
Pediatric COVID/COLDS Scoring Tool: Safe Surgical Outcome	10
Editorial Board	10
Effectiveness of Peer-Based and Conventional Video Education in Reducing Perioperative Depression and Anxiety Among Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial	10
PACU Nursing Culture and Impact on Same Day Discharge and Length of Stay for Ambulatory Orthopedic Patient Population	9
Preoperative Cryoneurolysis for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Series	9
Consideration of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration to Reduce Surgical Site Infections	9
Editorial Board	9
Compliance With Opioid Disposal Following Opioid Disposal Education in Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review	9
JoPAN Editorial Staff 2024-2025	9
Improving Continuity of Care through PreOp Workflow Process	9
The Effects of Two Different Cold Application Times on Edema, Ecchymosis, and Pain After Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial	9
Cardiorespiratory Response to Sedative Premedication in Preschool Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Midazolam, Clonidine, and Dexmedetomidine	9
Postgraduate Developments Among Perianesthesia-Trained Nursing Graduates in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Survey	9
Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerves Block Through Perichondral Approach: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	9

Let’s Get to the Core of the Score: A Performance Improvement Project to Achieve Normothermia in Preoperative Area	8
Intrathecal Morphine for Postoperative Analgesia: Balance of Efficacy and Safety	8
Effects of Preoperative Oral Carbohydrates on Recovery After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	8
The Use of Therapeutic Inhaled Essential Oils (TIEO) as a Holistic Approach to Decrease Preoperative Anxiety in ERAS Gynecological Surgery	8
Implementing a Discharge Readiness Process in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): An Innovative Approach to Patient Throughput	8
Nursing Students' Operating Room Experiences: A Qualitative Metasynthesis	8
Table of Contents	8
Preparing Surgical Services for Emergencies Using Simulations and Role Delineation	8
“Never Lose Your Nerve”: Standardizing Perioperative Cranial Nerve Assessments Using a Neuro Tool Box	8
Chewing Gum After Radical Cystectomy With Urinary Diversion for Recovery of Intestinal Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	8
Effect of Informing Patient Relatives by Short Message (SMS) on Their Anxiety and Satisfaction Level During Orthopedic Surgical Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial	7
Cultivating Principles of Safety Culture Into Onboarding	7
Mapping the Global Nursing Literature on Aromatherapy in Surgery: A Bibliometric Analysis	7
Improving Safe Thermoregulation Practices in an Urban Outpatient Surgery Center Through a Quality Improvement Initiative	7
Preventing Falls in the Surgical Setting by Implementing a Fall Prevention Bundle	7
Peripheral Nerve Catheters in Regional Anesthesia: Time to Rethink Routine Use	7
Incidence and Outcome of Reintubation in the Postanesthesia Care Unit: A Single-Center, Retrospective, Observational Matched Cohort Study in China	7
Multimodal Analgesia and Opioid-Free Anesthesia in Spinal Surgery: A Literature Review	7
The Effect of Oral Water and Ice Popsicle Exposure on the Management of Thirst in the Immediate Postoperative Period	7
Education for Registered Nurses Completing Preoperative Anesthesia Interviews: A Quality Improvement Project	7
Implementation and Evaluation of the SBAR Communication Model in Nursing Handover by Pediatric Surgery Nurses	7
Effect of a Medication Disposal Pouch versus Usual Care on Post Discharge Disposal of Unused Opioids: A Randomized Controlled Trial	7
Prevalence of Postoperative Hypoxemia and Its Predictors among Surgical Patients in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	7
Global Trends in Research Related to Emergence Agitation From 1978 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis	7
Holiday Potpourri	7
The Problem With PICO for Finding the Best Evidence: Fishing With the Wrong Bait and the SEARCH Solution	7
A Journey to CAPA/CPAN Certification	6
Development and Validation of a Preoperative Nursing Consultation Model: A Delphi Study	6
Acknowledgment of Reviewers	6
Examining Therapeutic Attitude and Empowerment Among Peri Anesthesia Nurses Caring for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder	6
Malignant Hyperthermia Escape Room	6
The Effect of a Checklist for Perioperative Hyperglycemia Management on Surgical Site Infections: A Randomized Controlled Trial	6
Information for Readers	6
Discharge Scoring Tool in Ambulatory PACU	6
The Development and Implementation of an Evidence-Based Tumescent Liposuction Protocol, Online Educational Course for Perioperative Staff, and Discharge Instructions: A Quality Improvement Project	6
Corrigendum to “Postoperative Emergence Agitation in Adults in the Postanesthesia Care Unit After General Anesthesia Is a Critical Concern That Demands Attention” [Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing 40	6
Same Day Recovery Program (SDRP) for Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients in a Perianesthesia Setting	6
Table of Contents	6
Editorial Board	6
Are We Still Dealing With Racism in Nursing?	6
New Graduate Nurses in the PostAnesthesia Care Unit: Advancing a Foundation of Clinical Knowledge and Skills Achieved through a Nurse Residency Program	6
JOPAN Editorial Staff 2021-2022	6
Feel the Warmth, Embrace the Comfort: Prevention of Inadvertent Hypothermia by Active Warming in PeriAnesthesia	6
The Speaking Up Climate of Nurses for Patient Safety Concerns and Unprofessional Behaviors: The Effects of Teamwork and Safety Climate	6
A Captive Audience	6
The Prevalence of Pain in the First 24 Hours After Surgery: A Multicenter Study	6
Care of the High Acuity PACU Patient: Putting Together the Puzzle	6
Safe Pediatric Surgery: Turkish Adaptation of the Road to My Surgery Preoperative Checklist	6
Implications of Peri Operative Cannabis Use in Adolescents and Young Adults	6
Ensuring Successful Practice Using a PACU-Track-Specific Nurse Residency and Fellowship Program	6
PeriAnesthesia Staff RN Participation in Formal Incident-Based Nursing Peer Review: Impact on Perianesthesia Nursing Engagement and Occurrence Reporting	6
The Impact of Postoperative Thirst and Pain on Surgical Patients’ Comfort	5
Clinical Analysis of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Combined With Midazolam in Pediatric Cranial Magnetic Resonance Examinations	5
Documentation for Assessing Pain in Postoperative Pain Management Pre- and Post-intervention	5
Timing of Postoperative Education	5
Nebulized Dexmedetomidine for Sedation and Mask Acceptance in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	5
Pathologic Findings in Malignant Hyperthermia and Treatment: A Case Report	5
Overnight PACU Model for Medium-Risk Patients	5
Development and Validation of a Predictive Model for Intraoperative Hypothermia in Neonates and Young Children Undergoing General Anesthesia	5
Zynrelef and the Quest to Eliminate Opioid Prescriptions Following Outpatient Surgery	5
Intraoperative Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report	5
The Effect of Watching Short Videos as a Tool to Reduce Preoperative Anxiety in Pediatric Endoscopy Unit: A Prospective Randomized Study	5
Spine Time	5
Impact of Prewarming on Maintaining Perioperative Body Temperature: A Randomized Clinical Trial	5
International Comparisons of Hospitals’ Phase I Postanesthesia Care Unit Lengths of Stay Show Most Patients Need 30 minutes or Less Recovery Time to Advance From a 1 Nurse: 2 Patient Staffing Ratio	5
An Evaluation of Timing of Discharge Instruction and the Impact on Patient Satisfaction	5
Intelligent Analgesia Management System in Postoperative Pain Management: A Retrospective Analysis	5
Combination of Ropivacaine Hydrochloride and Esketamine for Thoracic Paravertebral Block on Pain and Postoperative Recovery of Patients Undergoing Radical Resection Surgery for Lung Cancer	5
Using a Normothermia Bundle With Perioperative Prewarming to Reduce Patient Hypothermia	5
Moxibustion for Managing Postoperative Urinary Retention After Hemorrhoidectomy and Anorectal Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	5
How to Improve Communication Between the Perioperative Team and Patient's Family/Designee During Their Perioperative Journey While Keeping it Meaningful, Safe and Effective	5
Effectiveness of Pediatric Competency-Based Orientation (PCBO) on Knowledge, Confidence, and Manifestation of Early Recognition of Nursing Expertise Among PACU Nurses	5
An EBP Project: What Is the Best Music Listening Intervention for Patients Recovering in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)	5
The Mental Health Impact of COVID on Nurses: A Patient Care Concern	5
Enculturation of International Nurses Within Perianesthesia	5
Come Together- Perianesthesia Collaboration with Non-OR Anesthesia Locations	5
Reducing Opioid Consumption and Length of Stay After Bariatric Surgery: A Nonpharmacologic ERAS Intervention Bundle	5
Using Evidence to Prevent Risk Associated With Perioperative Pressure Injuries	5
Optimizing Pediatric Induction Experiences Using Human-centered Design	5
Enhancing the Use of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid in Fluorescence-guided Surgery for High-grade Glioma: An Expert Nurse Practitioner Opinion-based Approach	5

The Prevalence and Effect of Prewarming on Unintentional Perioperative Hypothermia in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery Walking to the Operating Room: A Non-randomized Prospective Interventi	5
Effectiveness of Perioperative Nurse Navigators on the Incidence of Inpatient Preoperative Readiness	5
Editorial Board	5
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion for Perioperative Services: A New Role	5
Anesthesia Management of a Patient With Common Variable Immunodeficiency and End-stage Liver Disease Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery: A Case Report	5
The Effect of Different Propofol-Ketamine Combinations on Emergence Delirium in Children Undergoing Adenoidectomy and Tonsillectomy Surgery	5
Operating Room Nurses' Attitudes Toward Patient Safety and Attitudes Toward Preventing Pressure Injuries: Descriptive and Regression Analysis	5
A Perioperative Mentorship Program to Engage Clinical Nurses in Reaching Professional Development Goals	5
From Rigidity to Relevance: Rethinking RCTs in the Age of Digital Health	5
Save the Date! 2026 National Conference in San Francisco	5
Letter to the Editor: “Considering References”	4
Risk-Outcome Relationship in Perioperative Care: A Complex Research Affair!	4
Empowerment of the Bedside Nurse: Point Person Orientation in the Perianesthesia Unit	4
Developing a New PACU Overnight Unit Through Mentorship and Empowerment	4
Use of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Hysterectomy: A Systematic Review	4
Analysis of Adverse Events in the Postanesthesia Unit at a Tertiary Pediatric Hospital	4
Nurse, Parent, and Nurse Leader Perspective on Adoption of iPads for Pediatric Preoperative Anxiety Reduction	4
Acknowledgment of Reviewers	4
Differential Utilization of Parental Presence and Premedication for Induction of Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients	4
Nurses Service Organization / ASPAN	4
Care of the Patient Taking Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Agonists	4
Improving FCOTS Using a Multidisciplinary, Multifactorial Approach: A Quality Initiative Project	4
Stroke Codes in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): Streamlining Hyper-acute Care	4
Reducing Preoperative Causes of Delays in First Surgical Cases: A Quality Improvement Project	4
2025 National Conference in Dallas	4
Every Second Patient Does Not Fully Understand Written Preprocedure Information: An Explorative Study About Functional Health Literacy	4
Editorial Board	4
Aromatherapy Blend for Postoperative Nausea in Ambulatory Surgery Patients	4
Coaching to Knock Our CPAN/CAPA Certification Rates Out of the Park	4
Impact of Replacing Fentanyl With Hydromorphone as the First-Line Postoperative Opioid Among Patients Undergoing Outpatient Cancer Surgery	4
‘Half-Dose Sugammadex After Neostigmine Versus Neostigmine as a Routine Reversal Agent: A Pilot Randomized Trial’	4
The Effect of Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) and Nursing Guide Application on Postoperative Patient Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Study	4
Current Trends in Using Social Media Professionally	4
Caring for the Transgender Patient in the Perioperative Setting	4
Impact of Thoracic Paravertebral Block on Postoperative Analgesia and Recovery in Daytime Laparoscopic Partial Adrenalectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial	4
Collaborative Practices to Increase PACU RN Satisfaction and Reduce Turnover	4
LEAN Into Efficiency	4
Evaluation of Thirst in the Early Postoperative Period in Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery	4
Call for 2025 Conference Proposals / Breathline Online	4
Considering Human Subject’s Protection	4
The Implementation of a Perianesthesia Nursing Orientation for the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse	4
Growing Novice Nurses to Perianesthesia Care: Formation of a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Fellowship	4
A Standardized Stir-up Regimen Shortens Phase I Recovery Time in PACU	4
Improving PACU Throughput: Expediting Phase I Care	4
Development of an Interprofessional Health Care Team Shared-Education Program to Promote Collaboration and Teamwork in Anesthesiology	4
Anxiety Assessment Education for Preoperative Nurses	4
Perioperative Nursing	4
Enhancing Perioperative Pain Management: Focus on Fascial Plane Blocks and Complication Management	4
PreAdmission Services: A Nurse-Led Initiative	4
Perianesthesia Nurses’ Perspectives Managing Frailty: A Qualitative Study	4
PACU Fitness Challenge: Promoting Health and Mental Well-Being Post-COVID-19 Surge	4
Seeing is Believing: Chasing Sevoflurane Vapor Trails	4
Implementing a Specialty Fellowship Program for Nurses New To PeriAnesthesia	4
Information for Readers	4
Validation and Scoring of the Greek Version of the Strategic and Clinical Quality Indicators in Postoperative Pain Management (SCQIPP) Questionnaire	3
The Power of a Team Huddle During the COVID-19 Pandemic	3
Editorial Board	3
Nurse Led Collaboration and Innovation: Fostering a Surge in Staff Autonomy with Enhanced Communication Resources	3
Too Sweet for Surgery: Implementing Perioperative Hyperglycemia Pathways to Optimize Outcomes	3
Pharmacologic Management of Postoperative Urinary Retention	3
Patient-Centeredness in the Perioperative Period—A Rapid Review of Current Research	3
Association Between Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms During Prehospitalization Waiting Period and Quality of Recovery at Postoperative Day 3 in Perioperative Cancer Patients	3
Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Compared With Intranasal Midazolam for Pediatric Emergence Delirium: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	3
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Risk Factors for Unplanned Intraoperative Hypothermia Among Adult Surgical Patients	3
Enhancing Patient Outcomes through PeriAnesthesia Clinical Leader Engagement, Development and Unit-Level Shared Governance	3
Noise Experiences of Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty During the Intraoperative Process: A Mixed-design Study	3
Dexmedetomidine – An Alternative to Midazolam in the Treatment of Ketamine-Induced Emergence Delirium: A Systematic Review	3
Safe Use of Technology in the Operating Room Scale: Development and Psychometric Properties	3
Table of Contents	3
Nursing Care During Lidocaine Infusion Therapy for Chronic Pain	3
Congratulations New CPANs and CAPAs!	3
Quality Improvement Pilot in the Same Day Surgical Center: Improving Patient Safety and Nurse Satisfaction Utilizing Patient Care Zones	3
Finding the Future of Surgical Robotics	3
Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Preoperative Assessment for Anesthesia: A Prospective Cohort Study	3
The Impact of Parental Presence on Emergence Delirium in Pediatric Patients After General Anesthesia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	3
Learning for the Fun of It – The Use of Gamification in Educating Pediatric Perioperative Clinical Staff	3
The Crucial Role of the Perianesthesia Nurse in Preadmission Assessment With Unexpected Findings: A Case Report	3
Adult Patient Perceptions of Nurse Listening Behaviors in an Ambulatory Surgery Setting	3
The Scheduling Mode of Anesthesia Nurses Affects Postanesthesia Care Unit Efficiency: A Single-Center Retrospective Study From China	3
Effect of Electroacupuncture Added to ERAS on Perioperative Parameters and Postoperative Quality of Life in Breast Cancer: A Single-Center, Randomized Controlled Trial	3
What Matters to Patients on the Day of Surgery—A Flash Mob Study	3
Maximizing Nursing Education by Utilizing Nursing Students as Standardized Patients	3
Creation of a Handoff Tool Between the Preprocedural Area and OR Team	3
Information for Readers	3
Westward Ho: From Germany to California	3
Effect of Local Cold Application on Nausea and Vomiting in Early Postoperative Period—A Randomized Controlled Trial	3
Assessing the White’s Fast-Track Score for Postoperative Handoff Between the Operating Room and the Postanesthesia Care Unit	3
Obstacles to Compliance and Implementation of ERAS Protocol From Nursing Perspective: A Qualitative Study	3
Assessment of Pressure Injury Risk and Affecting Factors in the Operating Room	3
Creating the Perianesthesia Emergency Nurse Resource Role to Prevent Failure-to-Rescue: A Quality Improvement Project	3
Effect of Sending SMS, Which Reminds About the Intake of Medication, on Reducing Postoperative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study	3
Perioperative Management of Argininemia in a Child Undergoing Circumcision: A Case Report	3
Cover 1	3
Cold Vapor for Postoperative Sore Throat and Dysphagia Following Suspension Laryngoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Study	3
Misplaced Protections: How IRB Review is the Wrong Gatekeeper for EBP Initiatives	3