Journal of Perioperative Nursing (JPN) publishes original articles on all aspects of perioperative nursing care spanning the period from a patient’s referral for surgery through to their discharge and full recovery.
JPN is a not-for-profit peer-reviewed journal published by the Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN). It aims to be a trusted source of knowledge for perioperative nurses so they can provide patients with safe, effective evidence-based care.
The journal is diamond open-access which means articles are freely available to readers, and there is no submission or processing charge for authors. Published articles are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).
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Recent additions
Editorials
Enhanced recovery after surgery programs: How much do perioperative nurses know?
Brigid M. Gillespie, Josephine Lovegrove, and Georgia Tobiano
The future of artificial intelligence in perioperative nursing
Nick Nijkamp and Erin Wakefield
The new era of aspiration risk: The dilemma of GLP-1 receptor agonists
Jack D. Madden FANZCA and Andrew K. Goyen
Bridging the gap: Preparing and nurturing novice perioperative nurses
Nick Nijkamp, Pauline Calleja, and Ashlyn Sahay
Letters to Editor
Enhancing patient safety in the perioperative setting
Donald N. Whisman
One step forward or two steps back?
Toni G. Hains
Articles
Investigating the relationship between self-esteem and body image in patients scheduled for rhinoplasty
Elif Karahan, Tuğba Baloğlu, Sevim Çelik, and Sibel Altıntaş
Investigation of post-operative comfort levels and factors affecting comfort in urology patients
Eda Dolgun, Büşra Dalfidan Sayin, Esma Özşaker, and Yelda Candan Dönmez
Nurses’ perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) integration into practice: An integrative review
Lester Lora and Paula Foran
The effects of an abdominal vibration stimulation program on the quality of bowel preparation in patients undergoing screening and surveillance colonoscopy: A general surgeons blinded, randomised controlled trial
Waraporn Sansaard, Usavadee Asdornwised, Rattima Sirihorachai, and Varut Lohsiriwat
Prevalence of pre-operative anxiety among adult patients undergoing elective surgery: A prospective observational single-centre study
Salihah Asiri, Jed Duff, Jane Currie, and Michelle Guilhermino
Case study
Integrated simulations to build teamwork, safety culture and efficient clinical services: A case study
Melanie J. Ferguson, Cassandra Sampson, Jed Duff, and Theresa Green
Discussion papers
Innovative solutions for surgical education: A digital approach to health literacy and learning style assessment
Cory J. Williams
Exploring wellbeing and turnover intention among perioperative nurses: A discussion paper
Ada Xie, Grace Xu, and Jed Duff
Perioperative anaphylaxis: Management and risk reduction strategies in 2024
Mishelle A. Dehaini Mrs
Product stewardship in health care: The importance of minimising the environmental and health impacts of plastic products
Kerstin Wyssusek, Mahalakshmi Avudainayagam, Jayne Paramor, and Leonie Barner
Advancing perioperative nursing education and surgical skills acquisition: A comprehensive approach
Olivia Sonneborn and Rachel Cardwell
Project reports
Improving access to quaternary and tertiary health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients by addressing their social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing
Yashni Kander, Tania Davidovic, Geoffrey Binge, Patricia Kennedy, and King Law
Triggering change in perioperative pressure injury risk assessment: A project report
Jessica Wallent and Paula Foran
Nursing innovation: Improved perioperative care with a redesigned urological drape
Olivia Sonneborn and Indra Jolayemi
ACORN Papua New Guinea ANGAU Memorial Hospital redevelopment clinical support program (Part 1)
Carollyn Williams, Ruth Melville, Elinor Radke, and Sonia Griffiths
Excessive noise in the operating room: Can it be improved?
Judith Ellen Bodin
Features
Smartphones in the operating room: Can perioperative nurses be trusted?
Tarryn Armour and Elyse Coffey
