Papers by Jan Odom-Forren
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Aug 1, 2022
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Oct 1, 2008
America will go to the polls next month to vote for our next President. While it seems a mundane ... more America will go to the polls next month to vote for our next President. While it seems a mundane task to some, it is democracy at work. As Nancy Girard once stated, ''.elections are great because this country changes leadership without blood, violence, or overthrowing the government.'' 2 Unfortunately, too many Americans do not exercise their right to vote. For this readership, the majority of whom are female nurses, the relatively recent right to vote occurred in August 1920 with the adoption of the 19th Amendment. How can we NOT vote? The right to vote is a cornerstone of our country's democracy. With this right and privilege comes the responsibility to be a registered, informed, and involved voter.
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Dec 1, 2022
Sigma Theta Tau International's 24th International Nursing Research Congress, Jul 23, 2013
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 2012
The aims of this study were to investigate the dimensionality, internal consistency, and construc... more The aims of this study were to investigate the dimensionality, internal consistency, and construct validity of the AS-INVR. Methodology: Data for this secondary analysis were collected in a descriptive study of the incidence of nausea, vomiting, and retching and management strategies used by 203 adult patients after ambulatory surgery. Data were from day of surgery to day-5 post-surgery. Dimensionality was assessed using exploratory factor analysis. Cronbach's alpha was used to assess internal consistency. Correlational analysis was used to investigate construct validity. Results: Factor analysis revealed the presence of two factors: nausea and vomiting. Item 2 (distress from retching) loaded on both components over the 5 days so further analyses were conducted on a 6-item version (AS-INV). Cronbach's alpha was greater than .80 for both the 6item shortened version and 7-item AS-INVR. Higher AS-INV scores were associated with selfreported degree (0-10) of nausea and vomiting. Higher scores were also correlated with lower quality of life scores. Discussion: The findings support the deletion of Item 2 for a 6-item AS-INV and its internal consistency in this sample of adult ambulatory surgery patients. The significant associations of the 6-item AS-INV with scores on the 0-10 scale of nausea and vomiting and quality of life provided support for the construct validity of the shortened instrument. Conclusion: The AS-INV is a short, easy to administer instrument for measuring nausea and vomiting in adults after ambulatory surgery. The findings of this study support the internal consistency and construct validity of this shortened version. Implications: This instrument provides an alternative method to measure the amount and distress of nausea and vomiting in adult patients after ambulatory surgery. Future large-scale studies should examine the psychometric properties of the 6-item AS-INV.
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Dec 1, 2020
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Oct 1, 2015
The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of controlled breathing (CB), with and... more The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of controlled breathing (CB), with and without aromatherapy (isopropyl alcohol [IPA]), in the treatment of postoperative nausea (PON) in adult females undergoing elective outpatient laparoscopic procedures. A prospective randomized two-group quasi-experimental design was used. A convenience sample was used. Patients were consented and assigned to either a control (CB) or treatment (IPA) group. Symptomatic patients rated nausea severity before and at 2 and 5 minutes after receiving either CB or CB with IPA. Complete data for one episode of nausea were obtained on 82 patients (41 in each group). Results showed that although nausea severity decreased significantly over time, there was no significant difference in PON treatment effectiveness between the two groups, nor was there a difference in requests for rescue medications. Patients who experience PON should be encouraged to take slow deep breaths as an initial response to symptoms. This approach has no side effects or costs and could also aid the patient to self-manage symptoms after discharge.
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Aug 1, 2018
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Aug 1, 2016
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Apr 1, 2009
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Feb 1, 2006
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Oct 1, 2007
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Oct 1, 2005
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Feb 1, 2010
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Feb 1, 2008
HOPEFULLY, WHEN WE WERE CELEBRATING the new year last month, we were optimists cheering in the ne... more HOPEFULLY, WHEN WE WERE CELEBRATING the new year last month, we were optimists cheering in the new year. We certainly don’t want to be identified with the pessimist who wanted the year to just leave! This coming year gives us all another chance to seize those opportunities that we allowed to slip away during 2007. The New Year is a clean slate..we can start those art classes, increase our exercise regimen, travel to our favorite country, or otherwise pursue dreams. We can pursue further education, attend that seminar we’ve been meaning to attend, write an article for publication, or volunteer for that unit committee at work.
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Apr 1, 2021
Opioid overdose deaths and opioid use disorders are a crisis in the United States and other weste... more Opioid overdose deaths and opioid use disorders are a crisis in the United States and other western countries around the globe. Opioid prescriptions more than doubled after the turn of the century, particularly for postoperative patients. Unfortunately, many who have abused opioids were able to obtain those opioids from friends or family who had held on to prescribed, but unused opioids. One method to manage and decrease the opportunity for unused opioids to become black-market opioids is to educate patients and families regarding the safe use, safe storage, and proper disposal of unused prescription opioids. Perianesthesia nurses, particularly those who educate patients before and after surgery, have an excellent opportunity to educate patients and families who are discharged to home after surgery.
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Apr 1, 2008
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Jun 1, 2012
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