Date of Defense

5-14-2003

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Dr. Mary Ann Stark

Second Advisor

Dr. Juanita Manning-Walsh

Third Advisor

Corey Hitchcock

Abstract

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the perceptions of health care professionals regarding the use of right-sided positioning as a complementary therapy for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). An anonymous questionnaire was given to specific groups of health care professionals with extensive knowledge and experience with PONV. Convenience sampling was used to collect the data and a descriptive correlational survey design was used to evaluate the perceptions of these experts regarding the use of right-sided positioning for PONV. Based on the responses of those who completed the questionnaire (N=41), right-sided positioning may be beneficial in reducing the incidence PONV, and the majority of participants believe a study examining this intervention needs to be conducted (n=28, 68%).

Access Setting

Honors Thesis-Campus Only

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