Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing

Article	Citations
Education, Competence, and Role of the Nurse Working in the PACU: An International Survey	44
Optimizing the Recovery of Pediatric Tonsillectomy: Application of Opioid-Free Anesthesia and Analgesia	38
Editorial Board	28
2025 National Conference - Save the Date	27
Surgical Outcomes in Different Age Cohorts Undergoing Abdominal Surgery: A Retrospective Study	26
Interprofessional Collaboration Between Nurses and Physicians in the Perioperative Period	24
Early Ambulation of Patients with Post Transfemoral Arteriography with Vascular Closure Device (VCD): A Quality Improvement Project	22
The Effects of Listening to the Qur'an in the Postoperative Management of the Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the Day Surgery Unit	21
Health Care Professionals’ Assessment of Patient Discomfort After Abdominal Surgery	21
Congratulations New CPANs and CAPAs!	21
Cybersecurity and the New Age of Ransomware Attacks	19
Comparison of the Efficacies of Three Different Intrathecal Doses of Morphine in Achieving Postcesarean Delivery Analgesia	19
Limitations in the Use of Pulse Oximetry in Patients of Color	18
Considering Authorship	18
Cross-sectional and Correlational Examination of Patients’ Preoperative Anxiety, Information Need, and Health Literacy in a Presurgical Consultation	17
Does Preoperative Gum Chewing Reduce Postoperative Sore Throat?	16
Preoperative Gabapentin for Pain Control: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial in Patients Undergoing Inguinal Hernioplasty	16
FOCUSing on Family-Centered Care: Improving the Patient-Family Experience	15
Don't Be the LAST to Escape	14
Up and At ‘Em: Decreasing Incidents of Delayed Ambulation or Requiring Knee Immobilizers for Ambulation After TKA and UNI	14
Practice Corner: Body Jewelry	14
PACU Nurses' Perception and Experience with Postoperative Discharge Calls	14
Effect of Aromatherapy for Postoperative Pain Management in the Postanesthesia Recovery Room: A Systematic Review	13
Experiences of Patients Undergoing Bypass Surgery With Health Professionals During the Perioperative Care Process: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study	13
Optimizing Patient Flow by Cultivating Teamwork	13

Table of Contents	13
Nurses Service Organization/ASPAN	13
Call for Proposals / Group Membership	12
Does Cold Vapor Prevent Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy? A Randomized Controlled Trial	12
The Effect of Music Listening on Pain in Adults Undergoing Colonoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	12
The Effects of Preoperative Video-Assisted Education on Anxiety and Comfort After Breast Cancer Surgery: Nonrandomized Controlled Study	12
Pediatric COVID/COLDS Scoring Tool: Safe Surgical Outcome	11
Swedish Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Understanding of Difficult Airway Algorithms	11
Incidence of Unintentional Intraoperative Hypothermia and Its Risk Factors in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Prospective Study	11
Place holder for Acknowledgment of Reviewers	11
Postoperative Analgesia Management Evaluation in the Postanesthesia Unit: An Exploratory Analysis Based on Patient and Surgery Characteristics	11
Battle of the Crystalloids in the Operating Room: A Literature Review	11
Editorial Board	10
Monitoring QTc in Pediatric Patients Who Receive Low Dose IV Haloperidol in the PACU for Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)	10
Effects of Propofol on Perioperative Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Prospective Cohort Study	10
Combined Forced Air Warming and Warm Intravenous Fluid Strategy for Perioperative Hypothermia in Cesarean Delivery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	10
Perioperative Management of Local Anesthetic Allergies	10
Is Airway Management More Risky in Bariatric Surgery?	10
Be Part of the Solution, Not the Problem: Improving Nursing Decolonization Documentation	10
Preoperative Cryoneurolysis for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Series	10
Nurse-Driven Technology Innovation with a Human Touch	10
Compliance With Opioid Disposal Following Opioid Disposal Education in Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review	10
Integrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Nursing Workforce and Creating a Positive Work Environment	10
Breakin’ Up is Hard to Do! - Standardized Pre-Operative Phone Call	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	9
Same Day Discharge Gastric Sleeve with Addition of Virtual Health Monitoring	9
Cardiorespiratory Response to Sedative Premedication in Preschool Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Midazolam, Clonidine, and Dexmedetomidine	9
Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Analysis of Predictive Factors	9
Surgical Safety Does Not Happen By Accident: Learning From Perioperative Near Miss Case Studies	9
Utilization of Ketamine in Total Knee and Hip Joint Arthroplasty: An Evidence-Based Review	9
Pain Intensity After Cardiac Surgery and its Association With Kinesiophobia: A Descriptive Study	9
Noise in the Postanesthesia Care Unit: Identifying Potential Causes for Increased Noise Levels	9
The Relationship Between COVID-19 Anxiety and Preoperative Anxiety During the Pandemic	9
Reducing No-Show Appointments in Preanesthesia Screening	9
The Analgesic Properties of a Music Intervention in the Postanesthesia Care Unit	9
Editorial Board	8
Implementation and Evaluation of the SBAR Communication Model in Nursing Handover by Pediatric Surgery Nurses	8
Editorial Board	8
Preventing Falls in the Surgical Setting by Implementing a Fall Prevention Bundle	8
Table of Contents	8
Education for Registered Nurses Completing Preoperative Anesthesia Interviews: A Quality Improvement Project	8
Improving Safe Thermoregulation Practices in an Urban Outpatient Surgery Center Through a Quality Improvement Initiative	8
The Speaking Up Climate of Nurses for Patient Safety Concerns and Unprofessional Behaviors: The Effects of Teamwork and Safety Climate	8
Standardizing Care for Patients with Insulin Pumps	8
The Effect of Oral Water and Ice Popsicle Exposure on the Management of Thirst in the Immediate Postoperative Period	8
Chewing Gum After Radical Cystectomy With Urinary Diversion for Recovery of Intestinal Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	8
JoPAN Editorial Staff 2024-2025	8
The Effects of Two Different Cold Application Times on Edema, Ecchymosis, and Pain After Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial	7
The Problem With PICO for Finding the Best Evidence: Fishing With the Wrong Bait and the SEARCH Solution	7
Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerves Block Through Perichondral Approach: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	7

Intrathecal Morphine for Postoperative Analgesia: Balance of Efficacy and Safety	7
Postgraduate Developments Among Perianesthesia-Trained Nursing Graduates in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Survey	7
Effects of Preoperative Oral Carbohydrates on Recovery After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	7
Editorial Board	7
Nursing Students' Operating Room Experiences: A Qualitative Metasynthesis	7
Holiday Potpourri	7
Incidence and Outcome of Reintubation in the Postanesthesia Care Unit: A Single-Center, Retrospective, Observational Matched Cohort Study in China	7
An Ever-Growing Risk of Violence in the Healthcare Workplace	7
Effect of a Medication Disposal Pouch versus Usual Care on Post Discharge Disposal of Unused Opioids: A Randomized Controlled Trial	7
Implementing a Discharge Readiness Process in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): An Innovative Approach to Patient Throughput	6
Global Trends in Research Related to Emergence Agitation From 1978 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis	6
The Use of Therapeutic Inhaled Essential Oils (TIEO) as a Holistic Approach to Decrease Preoperative Anxiety in ERAS Gynecological Surgery	6
Presidential Address, 2021 National Conference: Perianesthesia Nurses Together—Importance of Human Connection, Power of Community	6
Implications of Peri Operative Cannabis Use in Adolescents and Young Adults	6
Preparing Surgical Services for Emergencies Using Simulations and Role Delineation	6
Effect of Informing Patient Relatives by Short Message (SMS) on Their Anxiety and Satisfaction Level During Orthopedic Surgical Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial	6
Multimodal Analgesia and Opioid-Free Anesthesia in Spinal Surgery: A Literature Review	6
Optimizing Thymoglobulin Administration: A Care Bundle Approach	6
Editorial Board	6
The Prevalence of Pain in the First 24 Hours After Surgery: A Multicenter Study	6
“Never Lose Your Nerve”: Standardizing Perioperative Cranial Nerve Assessments Using a Neuro Tool Box	6
Let’s Get to the Core of the Score: A Performance Improvement Project to Achieve Normothermia in Preoperative Area	6
Prevalence of Nausea-Vomiting and Coping Strategies in Patients Undergoing Outpatient Surgery	6
Using a Normothermia Bundle With Perioperative Prewarming to Reduce Patient Hypothermia	6
Modified PACU Discharge Process During COVID-19 Pandemic	6
JOPAN Editorial Staff 2021-2022	6
Development and Validation of a Preoperative Nursing Consultation Model: A Delphi Study	5
Discharge Scoring Tool in Ambulatory PACU	5
A Competency-Based Orientation (CBO) Protocol Enhances Competency Among Newly Hired Perianesthesia Nurses	5
Zynrelef and the Quest to Eliminate Opioid Prescriptions Following Outpatient Surgery	5
Acknowledgment of Reviewers	5
PeriAnesthesia Staff RN Participation in Formal Incident-Based Nursing Peer Review: Impact on Perianesthesia Nursing Engagement and Occurrence Reporting	5
Ensuring Successful Practice Using a PACU-Track-Specific Nurse Residency and Fellowship Program	5
Information for Readers	5
Malignant Hyperthermia Escape Room	5
Table of Contents	5
Same Day Recovery Program (SDRP) for Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients in a Perianesthesia Setting	5
The Relationship of Preseptoplasty and Postseptoplasty Early Period Comfort Level With Nasal Obstruction, Sleep Quality, and Fatigue Severity: A Prospective Study	5
A Captive Audience	5
Evaluation of the Knowledge of Operating Room Nurses of Preventive Practices for Protection Against COVID-19	5
New Graduate Nurses in the PostAnesthesia Care Unit: Advancing a Foundation of Clinical Knowledge and Skills Achieved through a Nurse Residency Program	4
Intelligent Analgesia Management System in Postoperative Pain Management: A Retrospective Analysis	4
Moxibustion for Managing Postoperative Urinary Retention After Hemorrhoidectomy and Anorectal Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	4
Evaluation of Thirst in the Early Postoperative Period in Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery	4
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion for Perioperative Services: A New Role	4
Coaching to Knock Our CPAN/CAPA Certification Rates Out of the Park	4
Lower Extremity Injury While Undergoing Urology Procedures in the Trendelenburg with Lithotomy Position: Three Case Reports	4
Enhancing the Use of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid in Fluorescence-guided Surgery for High-grade Glioma: An Expert Nurse Practitioner Opinion-based Approach	4
Perianesthesia Care of the Oncologic Patient Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: A Retrospective Study	4
Safe Pediatric Surgery: Turkish Adaptation of the Road to My Surgery Preoperative Checklist	4
The Mental Health Impact of COVID on Nurses: A Patient Care Concern	4
Editorial Board	4
How to Improve Communication Between the Perioperative Team and Patient's Family/Designee During Their Perioperative Journey While Keeping it Meaningful, Safe and Effective	4
Timing of Postoperative Education	4
Aromatherapy Blend for Postoperative Nausea in Ambulatory Surgery Patients	4
A Standardized Stir-up Regimen Shortens Phase I Recovery Time in PACU	4
From Rigidity to Relevance: Rethinking RCTs in the Age of Digital Health	4
Documentation for Assessing Pain in Postoperative Pain Management Pre- and Post-intervention	4
An Evaluation of Timing of Discharge Instruction and the Impact on Patient Satisfaction	4
Using Evidence to Prevent Risk Associated With Perioperative Pressure Injuries	4
Clinical Analysis of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Combined With Midazolam in Pediatric Cranial Magnetic Resonance Examinations	4
The Development and Implementation of an Evidence-Based Tumescent Liposuction Protocol, Online Educational Course for Perioperative Staff, and Discharge Instructions: A Quality Improvement Project	4
Optimizing Pediatric Induction Experiences Using Human-centered Design	4
The Implementation of a Perianesthesia Nursing Orientation for the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse	4
Effectiveness of Perioperative Nurse Navigators on the Incidence of Inpatient Preoperative Readiness	4
Come Together- Perianesthesia Collaboration with Non-OR Anesthesia Locations	4
Empowerment of the Bedside Nurse: Point Person Orientation in the Perianesthesia Unit	4
Impact of Prewarming on Maintaining Perioperative Body Temperature: A Randomized Clinical Trial	4
The Effect of a Checklist for Perioperative Hyperglycemia Management on Surgical Site Infections: A Randomized Controlled Trial	4
Are We Still Dealing With Racism in Nursing?	4
Enhancing Patient Recall of Anesthesia Side Effects with “Mugshots”	3
Improving PACU Throughput: Expediting Phase I Care	3
Seeing is Believing: Chasing Sevoflurane Vapor Trails	3
Growing Novice Nurses to Perianesthesia Care: Formation of a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Fellowship	3
Caring for the Transgender Patient in the Perioperative Setting	3
Acknowledgment of Reviewers	3
Implementing a Specialty Fellowship Program for Nurses New To PeriAnesthesia	3
What Matters to Patients on the Day of Surgery—A Flash Mob Study	3
Nurse, Parent, and Nurse Leader Perspective on Adoption of iPads for Pediatric Preoperative Anxiety Reduction	3
Effectiveness of Pediatric Competency-Based Orientation (PCBO) on Knowledge, Confidence, and Manifestation of Early Recognition of Nursing Expertise Among PACU Nurses	3

Perioperative Nursing	3
Intraoperative Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report	3
Learning for the Fun of It – The Use of Gamification in Educating Pediatric Perioperative Clinical Staff	3
Overnight PACU Model for Medium-Risk Patients	3
Use of Mentholated Popsicle in the Management of the Elderly Patient's Thirst in the Immediate Postoperative Period: A Randomized Controlled Trial	3
The Effect of Different Propofol-Ketamine Combinations on Emergence Delirium in Children Undergoing Adenoidectomy and Tonsillectomy Surgery	3
Nurses Service Organization / ASPAN	3
Stroke Codes in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): Streamlining Hyper-acute Care	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
The Effect of Using Virtual Reality During Breast Biopsy on Pain and Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial	3
PreAdmission Services: A Nurse-Led Initiative	3
Perioperative Nursing Simulation and its Influence on Student Nurses’ Career Interest	3
PACU Fitness Challenge: Promoting Health and Mental Well-Being Post-COVID-19 Surge	3
Reducing Opioid Consumption and Length of Stay After Bariatric Surgery: A Nonpharmacologic ERAS Intervention Bundle	3
Differential Utilization of Parental Presence and Premedication for Induction of Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients	3
Developing and Implementing an Ambulatory Postanesthesia Care Unit Hand-Off Tool	3
Considering Human Subject’s Protection	3
Developing a New PACU Overnight Unit Through Mentorship and Empowerment	3
Adaptation of the Person-Centered Perioperative Nursing Scale to Turkish: A Validity and Reliability Analysis	3
Current Trends in Using Social Media Professionally	3
‘Half-Dose Sugammadex After Neostigmine Versus Neostigmine as a Routine Reversal Agent: A Pilot Randomized Trial’	3
The Relationship of Evidence-Based Nursing Attitudes of Nurses Working in Surgical Wards With Patient-Centered Care Competencies	3
Pharmacologic Management of Postoperative Urinary Retention	3
Nebulized Dexmedetomidine for Sedation and Mask Acceptance in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	3
Improving FCOTS Using a Multidisciplinary, Multifactorial Approach: A Quality Initiative Project	3
Balancing Workload in the PACU by Using an Integrated OR Planning Methodology	3
Collaborative Practices to Increase PACU RN Satisfaction and Reduce Turnover	3
Table of Contents	3
2025 National Conference in Dallas	3
Every Second Patient Does Not Fully Understand Written Preprocedure Information: An Explorative Study About Functional Health Literacy	3
Letter to the Editor: “Considering References”	3
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	3
An EBP Project: What Is the Best Music Listening Intervention for Patients Recovering in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)	3
Use of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Hysterectomy: A Systematic Review	3
Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Compared With Intranasal Midazolam for Pediatric Emergence Delirium: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	2
Response to the Letter of Cao et al.	2
Comparison of Periarticular Injection and Intra-articular Injection for Pain Management After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	2
Reducing Venous Thromboembolism Risk Through a Collaborative Team Approach	2
Implementing Standardized Post-Surgical Follow-Up Calls in Outpatient Surgery	2
Finding the Future of Surgical Robotics	2
Nursing Care During Lidocaine Infusion Therapy for Chronic Pain	2
Dexmedetomidine – An Alternative to Midazolam in the Treatment of Ketamine-Induced Emergence Delirium: A Systematic Review	2
Developing a Model of Care for a 4- to 6-Bedded Postanesthetic Recovery Unit: A Delphi Study	2
Effects of Acupoint Application on Postoperative Sore Throat in Adults Following General Endotracheal Anesthesia: A Randomized Placebo-controlled Study	2
Information for Readers	2
Recovery 2.0	2
The Effect of Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) and Nursing Guide Application on Postoperative Patient Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Study	2
The Impact of Parental Presence on Emergence Delirium in Pediatric Patients After General Anesthesia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	2
Answering the Call	2
Effect of Sending SMS, Which Reminds About the Intake of Medication, on Reducing Postoperative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study	2
Adult Patient Perceptions of Nurse Listening Behaviors in an Ambulatory Surgery Setting	2
Nurse's Role in Perioperative Neurological Evaluation and Management to Lower the Risk of Acute Stroke in Patients Undergoing Noncardiac, Nonneurological Surgery	2
Nurse Led Collaboration and Innovation: Fostering a Surge in Staff Autonomy with Enhanced Communication Resources	2
The Effect of Prewarming on Perioperative Hypothermia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies	2
Cross Training	2
Editorial Board	2
Diagnostic Value of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio for Assessing Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk in Surgical Patients	2
Gap Knowledge Education in the PACU: An Interactive Seek and Find	2
Experience of Pain and Satisfaction with Pain Management in Patients After a Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery	2
2025 National Conference in Dallas: April 28 – May 1	2
Impact of Replacing Fentanyl With Hydromorphone as the First-Line Postoperative Opioid Among Patients Undergoing Outpatient Cancer Surgery	2
Enough Is Enough	2
Reducing Preoperative Causes of Delays in First Surgical Cases: A Quality Improvement Project	2
Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Extubation-Related Stress Response in Noncardiac Surgery Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	2
The Effect of Active Warming Before Total Knee Arthroplasty on Intraoperative Body Temperature and Comfort: A Randomized Control Trial	2
Enhancing Perioperative Pain Management: Focus on Fascial Plane Blocks and Complication Management	2
Hypotensive Events in Pediatric Patients Receiving Dexmedetomidine for MRI	2
Analysis of Adverse Events in the Postanesthesia Unit at a Tertiary Pediatric Hospital	2
Patient-Centeredness in the Perioperative Period—A Rapid Review of Current Research	2
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Risk Factors for Unplanned Intraoperative Hypothermia Among Adult Surgical Patients	2
Looking to the Future: JoPAN Update	2
Postoperative Pain Management Outcomes at a Chinese Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Survey	2
Westward Ho: From Germany to California	2
Nursing Best Practice: Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Medications & the Critical Contribution of Perianesthesia Nurses	2
Perioperative Pain Management for Surgical Patients with Opioid Use Disorder: A Program Development Initiative	2
Perioperative Beta-Blockers for Preventing Surgery-Related Mortality and Morbidity in Adults Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery	2
Fulfilling the Dream With Foresight Vision: A World of Belonging, Innovation, and Solutions	2
Transition of Hospital Based Endoscopy Nurses to an Ambulatory Setting	2
Ketamine Infusion Treatment (KIT): Emerging Role of PACU RNs in the Care of Veterans with Treatment-Refractory Depression (TRD) and Severe Suicidal Ideation (SI)	2
Improve Communication in the Peri-Anesthesia Division in An Escape Room Setting	2
The Effect of Music on Preoperative Fear and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Thyroid Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial	2
Information for Readers	2
Preoperative Optimization of Patients Using Tobacco	2
Table of Contents	2
Call for 2025 Conference Proposals / Breathline Online	2
Safety and Comfort of Wearing Medical Masks in Adult Surgical Patients After General Anesthesia During the COVID-19 Epidemic: A Retrospective, Observational Cohort Study	2
Association Between Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms During Prehospitalization Waiting Period and Quality of Recovery at Postoperative Day 3 in Perioperative Cancer Patients	2
Effects of Short Preoperative Warming Time on Transurethral Lithotripsy Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial	2
Table of Contents	2
Construction of a Risk Prediction Model for Intraoperative Pressure Injuries: A Prospective, Observational Study	2
Obstacles to Compliance and Implementation of ERAS Protocol From Nursing Perspective: A Qualitative Study	2
Practice Corner: Patient Experience	2
Creation of a Handoff Tool Between the Preprocedural Area and OR Team	2
Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Preoperative Assessment for Anesthesia: A Prospective Cohort Study	2
Global Scope of Practice of an APN Anesthesia: A Scoping Review	2