Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	48
2025 National Conference - Save the Date	41
Early Ambulation of Patients with Post Transfemoral Arteriography with Vascular Closure Device (VCD): A Quality Improvement Project	28
Comparison of the Efficacies of Three Different Intrathecal Doses of Morphine in Achieving Postcesarean Delivery Analgesia	27
Congratulations New CPANs and CAPAs!	27
Considering Authorship	26
Preoperative Gabapentin for Pain Control: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial in Patients Undergoing Inguinal Hernioplasty	23
Don't Be the LAST to Escape	22
Does Preoperative Gum Chewing Reduce Postoperative Sore Throat?	22
Up and At ‘Em: Decreasing Incidents of Delayed Ambulation or Requiring Knee Immobilizers for Ambulation After TKA and UNI	22
PACU Nurses' Perception and Experience with Postoperative Discharge Calls	21
Nurses Service Organization/ASPAN	20
Effect of Aromatherapy for Postoperative Pain Management in the Postanesthesia Recovery Room: A Systematic Review	19
Optimizing Patient Flow by Cultivating Teamwork	19
Table of Contents	18
Experiences of Patients Undergoing Bypass Surgery With Health Professionals During the Perioperative Care Process: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study	17
The Effects of Preoperative Video-Assisted Education on Anxiety and Comfort After Breast Cancer Surgery: Nonrandomized Controlled Study	16
Interprofessional Collaboration Between Nurses and Physicians in the Perioperative Period	16
FOCUSing on Family-Centered Care: Improving the Patient-Family Experience	16
Practice Corner: Body Jewelry	15
Optimizing the Recovery of Pediatric Tonsillectomy: Application of Opioid-Free Anesthesia and Analgesia	14
Cybersecurity and the New Age of Ransomware Attacks	14
Cross-sectional and Correlational Examination of Patients’ Preoperative Anxiety, Information Need, and Health Literacy in a Presurgical Consultation	14
Health Care Professionals’ Assessment of Patient Discomfort After Abdominal Surgery	14
The Effects of Listening to the Qur'an in the Postoperative Management of the Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the Day Surgery Unit	14

Surgical Outcomes in Different Age Cohorts Undergoing Abdominal Surgery: A Retrospective Study	14
Education, Competence, and Role of the Nurse Working in the PACU: An International Survey	14
The Effect of Music Listening on Pain in Adults Undergoing Colonoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	13
Incidence of Unintentional Intraoperative Hypothermia and Its Risk Factors in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Prospective Study	13
Call for Proposals / Group Membership	13
Pediatric COVID/COLDS Scoring Tool: Safe Surgical Outcome	13
Does Cold Vapor Prevent Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy? A Randomized Controlled Trial	13
Limitations in the Use of Pulse Oximetry in Patients of Color	13
Editorial Board	12
Place holder for Acknowledgment of Reviewers	12
Be Part of the Solution, Not the Problem: Improving Nursing Decolonization Documentation	12
Monitoring QTc in Pediatric Patients Who Receive Low Dose IV Haloperidol in the PACU for Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)	12
Postoperative Analgesia Management Evaluation in the Postanesthesia Unit: An Exploratory Analysis Based on Patient and Surgery Characteristics	12
Breakin’ Up is Hard to Do! - Standardized Pre-Operative Phone Call	12
Effects of Propofol on Perioperative Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Prospective Cohort Study	12
Perioperative Management of Local Anesthetic Allergies	11
Pain Intensity After Cardiac Surgery and its Association With Kinesiophobia: A Descriptive Study	11
Reducing No-Show Appointments in Preanesthesia Screening	11
Integrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Nursing Workforce and Creating a Positive Work Environment	11
Surgical Safety Does Not Happen By Accident: Learning From Perioperative Near Miss Case Studies	11
Noise in the Postanesthesia Care Unit: Identifying Potential Causes for Increased Noise Levels	10
Same Day Discharge Gastric Sleeve with Addition of Virtual Health Monitoring	10
Compliance With Opioid Disposal Following Opioid Disposal Education in Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review	10
Combined Forced Air Warming and Warm Intravenous Fluid Strategy for Perioperative Hypothermia in Cesarean Delivery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	10
The Analgesic Properties of a Music Intervention in the Postanesthesia Care Unit	10
Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Analysis of Predictive Factors	10
Swedish Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Understanding of Difficult Airway Algorithms	10
Nurse-Driven Technology Innovation with a Human Touch	10
Utilization of Ketamine in Total Knee and Hip Joint Arthroplasty: An Evidence-Based Review	10
Preoperative Cryoneurolysis for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Series	10
Battle of the Crystalloids in the Operating Room: A Literature Review	10
Cardiorespiratory Response to Sedative Premedication in Preschool Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Midazolam, Clonidine, and Dexmedetomidine	10
Is Airway Management More Risky in Bariatric Surgery?	10
The Relationship Between COVID-19 Anxiety and Preoperative Anxiety During the Pandemic	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
EBP Evaluation: Choose the Right Tool for Making Local Impact	9
Table of Contents	9
Preventing Falls in the Surgical Setting by Implementing a Fall Prevention Bundle	9
Improving Safe Thermoregulation Practices in an Urban Outpatient Surgery Center Through a Quality Improvement Initiative	9
Editorial Board	9
JoPAN Editorial Staff 2024-2025	9
The Prevalence of Pain in the First 24 Hours After Surgery: A Multicenter Study	9
Editorial Board	9
Standardizing Care for Patients with Insulin Pumps	9
Chewing Gum After Radical Cystectomy With Urinary Diversion for Recovery of Intestinal Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	9
Effect of Informing Patient Relatives by Short Message (SMS) on Their Anxiety and Satisfaction Level During Orthopedic Surgical Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial	8
Implementation and Evaluation of the SBAR Communication Model in Nursing Handover by Pediatric Surgery Nurses	8
Holiday Potpourri	8
The Effect of Oral Water and Ice Popsicle Exposure on the Management of Thirst in the Immediate Postoperative Period	8
Postgraduate Developments Among Perianesthesia-Trained Nursing Graduates in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Survey	8

Global Trends in Research Related to Emergence Agitation From 1978 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis	8
An Ever-Growing Risk of Violence in the Healthcare Workplace	8
Multimodal Analgesia and Opioid-Free Anesthesia in Spinal Surgery: A Literature Review	8
The Use of Therapeutic Inhaled Essential Oils (TIEO) as a Holistic Approach to Decrease Preoperative Anxiety in ERAS Gynecological Surgery	8
The Effects of Two Different Cold Application Times on Edema, Ecchymosis, and Pain After Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial	8
Education for Registered Nurses Completing Preoperative Anesthesia Interviews: A Quality Improvement Project	8
Nursing Students' Operating Room Experiences: A Qualitative Metasynthesis	8
Incidence and Outcome of Reintubation in the Postanesthesia Care Unit: A Single-Center, Retrospective, Observational Matched Cohort Study in China	7
Editorial Board	7
Let’s Get to the Core of the Score: A Performance Improvement Project to Achieve Normothermia in Preoperative Area	7
The Problem With PICO for Finding the Best Evidence: Fishing With the Wrong Bait and the SEARCH Solution	7
Modified PACU Discharge Process During COVID-19 Pandemic	7
Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerves Block Through Perichondral Approach: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	7
“Never Lose Your Nerve”: Standardizing Perioperative Cranial Nerve Assessments Using a Neuro Tool Box	7
Presidential Address, 2021 National Conference: Perianesthesia Nurses Together—Importance of Human Connection, Power of Community	7
Effect of a Medication Disposal Pouch versus Usual Care on Post Discharge Disposal of Unused Opioids: A Randomized Controlled Trial	7
Prevalence of Nausea-Vomiting and Coping Strategies in Patients Undergoing Outpatient Surgery	7
Preparing Surgical Services for Emergencies Using Simulations and Role Delineation	7
Effects of Preoperative Oral Carbohydrates on Recovery After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	7
Implementing a Discharge Readiness Process in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): An Innovative Approach to Patient Throughput	7
The Speaking Up Climate of Nurses for Patient Safety Concerns and Unprofessional Behaviors: The Effects of Teamwork and Safety Climate	7
Intrathecal Morphine for Postoperative Analgesia: Balance of Efficacy and Safety	7
Optimizing Thymoglobulin Administration: A Care Bundle Approach	7
PeriAnesthesia Staff RN Participation in Formal Incident-Based Nursing Peer Review: Impact on Perianesthesia Nursing Engagement and Occurrence Reporting	6
Table of Contents	6
Editorial Board	6
Information for Readers	6
A Competency-Based Orientation (CBO) Protocol Enhances Competency Among Newly Hired Perianesthesia Nurses	6
Malignant Hyperthermia Escape Room	6
Same Day Recovery Program (SDRP) for Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients in a Perianesthesia Setting	6
JOPAN Editorial Staff 2021-2022	6
Discharge Scoring Tool in Ambulatory PACU	6
A Captive Audience	6
Acknowledgment of Reviewers	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
New Graduate Nurses in the PostAnesthesia Care Unit: Advancing a Foundation of Clinical Knowledge and Skills Achieved through a Nurse Residency Program	5
Perianesthesia Care of the Oncologic Patient Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: A Retrospective Study	5
The Development and Implementation of an Evidence-Based Tumescent Liposuction Protocol, Online Educational Course for Perioperative Staff, and Discharge Instructions: A Quality Improvement Project	5
The Relationship of Preseptoplasty and Postseptoplasty Early Period Comfort Level With Nasal Obstruction, Sleep Quality, and Fatigue Severity: A Prospective Study	5
Evaluation of the Knowledge of Operating Room Nurses of Preventive Practices for Protection Against COVID-19	5
Are We Still Dealing With Racism in Nursing?	5
The Effect of a Checklist for Perioperative Hyperglycemia Management on Surgical Site Infections: A Randomized Controlled Trial	5
Optimizing Pediatric Induction Experiences Using Human-centered Design	5
Documentation for Assessing Pain in Postoperative Pain Management Pre- and Post-intervention	5
Using a Normothermia Bundle With Perioperative Prewarming to Reduce Patient Hypothermia	5
Using Evidence to Prevent Risk Associated With Perioperative Pressure Injuries	5
Safe Pediatric Surgery: Turkish Adaptation of the Road to My Surgery Preoperative Checklist	5
Impact of Prewarming on Maintaining Perioperative Body Temperature: A Randomized Clinical Trial	5
The Mental Health Impact of COVID on Nurses: A Patient Care Concern	5
Zynrelef and the Quest to Eliminate Opioid Prescriptions Following Outpatient Surgery	5
Clinical Analysis of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Combined With Midazolam in Pediatric Cranial Magnetic Resonance Examinations	5
Every Second Patient Does Not Fully Understand Written Preprocedure Information: An Explorative Study About Functional Health Literacy	4
Evaluation of Thirst in the Early Postoperative Period in Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery	4
Effectiveness of Perioperative Nurse Navigators on the Incidence of Inpatient Preoperative Readiness	4
Developing a New PACU Overnight Unit Through Mentorship and Empowerment	4
Empowerment of the Bedside Nurse: Point Person Orientation in the Perianesthesia Unit	4
An Evaluation of Timing of Discharge Instruction and the Impact on Patient Satisfaction	4
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	4
Enhancing the Use of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid in Fluorescence-guided Surgery for High-grade Glioma: An Expert Nurse Practitioner Opinion-based Approach	4
The Implementation of a Perianesthesia Nursing Orientation for the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse	4
Perioperative Nursing Simulation and its Influence on Student Nurses’ Career Interest	4
Aromatherapy Blend for Postoperative Nausea in Ambulatory Surgery Patients	4
Use of Mentholated Popsicle in the Management of the Elderly Patient's Thirst in the Immediate Postoperative Period: A Randomized Controlled Trial	4
The Effect of Different Propofol-Ketamine Combinations on Emergence Delirium in Children Undergoing Adenoidectomy and Tonsillectomy Surgery	4
Come Together- Perianesthesia Collaboration with Non-OR Anesthesia Locations	4
Growing Novice Nurses to Perianesthesia Care: Formation of a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Fellowship	4
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion for Perioperative Services: A New Role	4
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	4
Lower Extremity Injury While Undergoing Urology Procedures in the Trendelenburg with Lithotomy Position: Three Case Reports	4
Editorial Board	4
Intelligent Analgesia Management System in Postoperative Pain Management: A Retrospective Analysis	4
Timing of Postoperative Education	4
A Standardized Stir-up Regimen Shortens Phase I Recovery Time in PACU	4
Nebulized Dexmedetomidine for Sedation and Mask Acceptance in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	4
The Effect of Using Virtual Reality During Breast Biopsy on Pain and Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial	4
Developing and Implementing an Ambulatory Postanesthesia Care Unit Hand-Off Tool	4
Overnight PACU Model for Medium-Risk Patients	4
From Rigidity to Relevance: Rethinking RCTs in the Age of Digital Health	4
Intraoperative Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report	4

Coaching to Knock Our CPAN/CAPA Certification Rates Out of the Park	4
Moxibustion for Managing Postoperative Urinary Retention After Hemorrhoidectomy and Anorectal Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	4
Combination of Ropivacaine Hydrochloride and Esketamine for Thoracic Paravertebral Block on Pain and Postoperative Recovery of Patients Undergoing Radical Resection Surgery for Lung Cancer	4
Development and Validation of a Preoperative Nursing Consultation Model: A Delphi Study	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
An EBP Project: What Is the Best Music Listening Intervention for Patients Recovering in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)	4
Save the Date! 2026 National Conference in San Francisco	4
Use of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Hysterectomy: A Systematic Review	4
Enhancing Perioperative Pain Management: Focus on Fascial Plane Blocks and Complication Management	3
Seeing is Believing: Chasing Sevoflurane Vapor Trails	3
Nurse, Parent, and Nurse Leader Perspective on Adoption of iPads for Pediatric Preoperative Anxiety Reduction	3
Information for Readers	3
Current Trends in Using Social Media Professionally	3
PACU Fitness Challenge: Promoting Health and Mental Well-Being Post-COVID-19 Surge	3
2025 National Conference in Dallas	3
Letter to the Editor: “Considering References”	3
Table of Contents	3
Collaborative Practices to Increase PACU RN Satisfaction and Reduce Turnover	3
Answering the Call	3
Information for Readers	3
Table of Contents	3
Improving FCOTS Using a Multidisciplinary, Multifactorial Approach: A Quality Initiative Project	3
Obstacles to Compliance and Implementation of ERAS Protocol From Nursing Perspective: A Qualitative Study	3
Creation of a Handoff Tool Between the Preprocedural Area and OR Team	3
Implementing a Specialty Fellowship Program for Nurses New To PeriAnesthesia	3
Pharmacologic Management of Postoperative Urinary Retention	3
What Matters to Patients on the Day of Surgery—A Flash Mob Study	3
Reducing Opioid Consumption and Length of Stay After Bariatric Surgery: A Nonpharmacologic ERAS Intervention Bundle	3
The Relationship of Evidence-Based Nursing Attitudes of Nurses Working in Surgical Wards With Patient-Centered Care Competencies	3
Learning for the Fun of It – The Use of Gamification in Educating Pediatric Perioperative Clinical Staff	3
Enhancing Patient Recall of Anesthesia Side Effects with “Mugshots”	3
Perioperative Nursing	3
Nurses Service Organization / ASPAN	3
Acknowledgment of Reviewers	3
Impact of Replacing Fentanyl With Hydromorphone as the First-Line Postoperative Opioid Among Patients Undergoing Outpatient Cancer Surgery	3
Association Between Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms During Prehospitalization Waiting Period and Quality of Recovery at Postoperative Day 3 in Perioperative Cancer Patients	3
Analysis of Adverse Events in the Postanesthesia Unit at a Tertiary Pediatric Hospital	3
Westward Ho: From Germany to California	3
PreAdmission Services: A Nurse-Led Initiative	3
Postoperative Pain Management Outcomes at a Chinese Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Survey	3
Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Preoperative Assessment for Anesthesia: A Prospective Cohort Study	3
Stroke Codes in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): Streamlining Hyper-acute Care	3
Adult Patient Perceptions of Nurse Listening Behaviors in an Ambulatory Surgery Setting	3
‘Half-Dose Sugammadex After Neostigmine Versus Neostigmine as a Routine Reversal Agent: A Pilot Randomized Trial’	3
Call for 2025 Conference Proposals / Breathline Online	3
The Effect of Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) and Nursing Guide Application on Postoperative Patient Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Study	3
Improving PACU Throughput: Expediting Phase I Care	3
Differential Utilization of Parental Presence and Premedication for Induction of Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients	3
Considering Human Subject’s Protection	3
Adaptation of the Person-Centered Perioperative Nursing Scale to Turkish: A Validity and Reliability Analysis	3
Effectiveness of Pediatric Competency-Based Orientation (PCBO) on Knowledge, Confidence, and Manifestation of Early Recognition of Nursing Expertise Among PACU Nurses	3
Reducing Preoperative Causes of Delays in First Surgical Cases: A Quality Improvement Project	3
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Risk Factors for Unplanned Intraoperative Hypothermia Among Adult Surgical Patients	3
Congratulations New CPANs and CAPAs!	3
Balancing Workload in the PACU by Using an Integrated OR Planning Methodology	3
Nurse Led Collaboration and Innovation: Fostering a Surge in Staff Autonomy with Enhanced Communication Resources	3
Caring for the Transgender Patient in the Perioperative Setting	3
Anxiety Assessment Education for Preoperative Nurses	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
Understanding Thrombolysis: Improving Patient Care	2
Low Flow Nasal Cannula Versus Face Tent Use in Post-Operative Care	2
2025 National Conference in Dallas: April 28 – May 1	2
Preoperative Screening Of Missing Surgical Documents Prior to Day Of Surgery Reduces Surgery Delay Times	2
Don’t Forget the Downstream	2
Reducing Venous Thromboembolism Risk Through a Collaborative Team Approach	2
Improvement of Perioperative Efficiency via Pediatric Preanesthesia Respiratory Risk Training	2
Hypotensive Events in Pediatric Patients Receiving Dexmedetomidine for MRI	2
Analgesic Effects of Ropivacaine Combined With Dexmedetomidine in Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	2
Practice Corner: Patient Experience	2
Preoperative Anxiety Levels in Surgical Patients: A Comparison of Three Different Scale Scores	2
PreSurgery Center: Optimizing Surgical Experiences	2
The Development, Feasibility, and Effectiveness of The Pediatric Readiness for Discharge Tool (P-REDI)	2
Predicting Risk for Opioid-Induced Sedation and Respiratory Depression in Hospitalized Patients	2
Developing a Model of Care for a 4- to 6-Bedded Postanesthetic Recovery Unit: A Delphi Study	2
Preoperative Optimization of Patients Using Tobacco	2
Nurses Service Organization - ASPAN	2
Development of an Evidence-Based Pediatric Preoperative Risk Assessment Checklist	2
Looking to the Future: JoPAN Update	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
Effects of Acupoint Application on Postoperative Sore Throat in Adults Following General Endotracheal Anesthesia: A Randomized Placebo-controlled Study	2
Response to the Letter of Cao et al.	2
Effects of Forced-Air Warming Blanket on Anxiety Reduction and Thermal Comfort Improvement With Physical Indicators for Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery: A Quasi-experimental Study	2
Multidisciplinary Approach for a Phase II Pediatric Pandemic Recovery Plan	2
Editorial Board	2
Research News: Nurses as Heroes	2
We Get by with a Little Help from Our Fellow Educators…How We Survived a Supply Shortage and Two Rollouts	2
Table of Contents	2
A 5-Year Clinical Experience of Pediatric Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery Under General Anesthesia From a Chinese Tertiary Children's Hospital	2
Malignant Hyperthermia: A Killer If Ignored	2
Diagnostic Value of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio for Assessing Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk in Surgical Patients	2
Enough Is Enough	2
Empowering Nurses to Increase Certification Rates in a Postanesthesia Care Unit: A Collaborative Team Approach	2
The Effect of Active Warming Before Total Knee Arthroplasty on Intraoperative Body Temperature and Comfort: A Randomized Control Trial	2
Risk Prediction Models for Inadvertent Intraoperative Hypothermia: A Systematic Review	2
Perioperative Beta-Blockers for Preventing Surgery-Related Mortality and Morbidity in Adults Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery	2