Date of Award
Summer 7-31-2023
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Dr. Trina Larery
Second Advisor
Dr. Mandi Alonzo
Third Advisor
Dr. Julie Dainty
Abstract
This study examined the effectiveness of an educational intervention for healthcare clinicians to increase knowledge and awareness of non-benzodiazepine treatments for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. The target population were healthcare clinicians in a metropolitan area that commonly treat anxiety and panic disorders. Clinicians from different specialties were recruited to participate and evaluated on their knowledge of benzodiazepines on a 3-question pretest survey using a Likert scale. The clinician was then given a 30-minute educational intervention that covered the risks and dangers of benzodiazepines and a review of alternative, non-benzodiazepine treatment options. The clinician then self-evaluated themselves using a similar 3-question posttest survey. The results were examined to determine the effectiveness of the educational intervention in changing clinical practice.
Recommended Citation
Labrador, Alexander, "Expanding Clinical Knowledge and Awareness to Non-Benzodiazepine Treatments by Providing an Educational Intervention: A Quantitative Study" (2023). Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project. 96.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/dnp/96
