Perceived Barriers for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) Directed Perioperative Use of Dexmedetomidine to Decrease Emergence Delirium in Adult Surgical Patients.
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1.
What is your age?
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- 20-30 years old
- 31-40 years old
- 41-50 years old
- 51-60 years old
- 61 years and above
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2.
What is your gender?
(Required.)
- Male
- Female
- Non-binary/third gender
- Prefer not to say
- Prefer to self-describe: ____
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3.
What is your highest level of education?
(Required.)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree (e.g., DNP, PhD)
- Other (please specify): ____
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4.
How long have you been a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)?
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- Less than 1 year
- 1-5 years
- 6-10 years
- 11-20 years
- More than 20 years
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5.
In what type of setting do you primarily practice?
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- Hospital
- Ambulatory surgery center
- Private practice
- Academic setting
- Other (please specify): ____
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6.
How familiar are you with the pharmacological profile of dexmedetomidine?
(Required.)
- Very unfamiliar
- Unfamiliar
- Somewhat familiar
- Familiar
- Very familiar
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7.
How comfortable are you with administering dexmedetomidine for the purpose of reducing emergence delirium?
(Required.)
- Very uncomfortable
- Uncomfortable
- Somewhat comfortable
- Comfortable
- Very comfortable
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8.
How often do you use dexmedetomidine in your anesthesia practice?
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- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Always
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For which types of surgeries do you most frequently use dexmedetomidine?
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10.
Do you think there are sufficient guidelines on the use of dexmedetomidine in managing emergence delirium?
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- Yes
- No
- Not sure
- Please explain: ____
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What are the perceived barriers to using dexmedetomidine in your practice?
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12.
How effective do you believe dexmedetomidine is in reducing emergence delirium compared to other agents?
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- Much less effective
- Less effective
- About as effective
- More effective
- Much more effective
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13.
How would you rate the safety profile of dexmedetomidine for preventing emergence delirium?
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- Very unsafe
- Unsafe
- Neutral
- Safe
- Very safe
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14.
Based on your experience, does the use of dexmedetomidine decrease the incidence of postoperative complications?
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- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Always
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15.
Have you observed any adverse effects associated with dexmedetomidine that would deter you from using it?
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- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Always
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- If yes, please specify: ____
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Have you received adequate training on the use of dexmedetomidine for managing emergence delirium?
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- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
- Strongly agree
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18.
Do you believe additional education on dexmedetomidine use could overcome barriers to its use?
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- Strongly disagree
- Disagree
- Neutral
- Agree
- Strongly agree
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How would you rate the level of support from your institution for using dexmedetomidine to manage emergence delirium?
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- Very unsupported
- Unsupported
- Neutral
- Supported
- Very supported
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What factors influence your decision to use dexmedetomidine for your patient. ( Select all that apply)
Patient's medical history
Type of surgery
Anticipated length of stay
Patient's risk for emergence delirium
Institutional protocols
Personal experience with the drug
Cost consideration
Availability of the drug
Other (please specify)
21.
Are there any specific resources or practice changes that would enable you to use dexmedetomidine more effectively?