Impact of a nurse anesthetist student–led training program on perioperative pain management in total knee replacement: A prospective before and after study

Key Points

• Overall, perioperative pain management improved following the training program, enhancing patient care in knee replacements.
• Key metrics revealed increased accuracy in pain evaluation and more effective analgesic practices across the board.
• This was a prospective before and after study assessing quality improvement initiatives targeting nurse anesthetist students.
• The findings suggest that integrating students into healthcare can lead to enhanced practices and identifies areas for further intervention.

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