Dissertation
Educating anesthesia providers to help reduce anxiety in Individuals with developmental disabilities (IDD) undergoing dental surgery
University of Iowa
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Iowa
Spring 2025
Abstract
Background Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often face heightened anxiety surrounding dental surgery, creating significant challenges for anesthesia providers and healthcare teams. PurposeThis Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aimed to alleviate preoperative anxiety among patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by educating anesthesia providers on evidence-based strategies specifically tailored for this unique patient population. Conducted at an academic ambulatory surgery center in the Midwest, the project implemented both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, including preoperative environmental modifications, personalized care strategies, and enhanced electronic health record (EHR) documentation.Methods Educational materials were distributed to selected anesthesia providers, and post-intervention surveys evaluated their comfort and confidence in managing patients with IDD. FindingsResults showed that 100% of participating providers found the education beneficial, leading to improved patient management and reduced operating room delays. Discussion Despite the small sample size, the findings underscore the importance of targeted education and interdisciplinary coordination in enhancing surgical outcomes and experiences for individuals with IDD. Future studies with larger populations are recommended to further validate and expand upon these results.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Educating anesthesia providers to help reduce anxiety in Individuals with developmental disabilities (IDD) undergoing dental surgery
- Creators
- Michael Tongi - University of Iowa
- Contributors
- Cormac O'Sullivan (Chair) - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Project Type
- Poster
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Iowa
- Degree in
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Date degree season
- Spring 2025
- Publisher
- University of Iowa
- Number of pages
- 1 page
- Copyright
- Copyright 2025 Michael Tongi
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing; Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
- Record Identifier
- 9984841037202771
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