Readiness Estimate and Deployability Index for Air Force Nurse Anesthetists
Abstract
Air Force (AF) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play an important role in the support of the Global War on Terror. The purpose of the present investigation was to use an AF CRNA specific modification of the Readiness Estimate and Deployability Index revised for Air Force Nurses to assess readiness for deployment. Dimensions included (1) clinical competencies, (2) operational competencies, (3) soldier survival skills, (4) personal/psychosocial/physical readiness, (5) leadership and administrative support, and (6) group integration/ identification. Readiness Skills Verifications for Air Force CRNAs were used to develop clinical competency questions. Two experts assessed validity, and reliability was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha. Available stateside AF CRNAs (N=105) were surveyed with a 60% response rate. Descriptive statistics described the sample and a mean score for each variable. Using a five point scale participants rated themselves an overall readiness score of 4.09, suggesting Air Force CRNAs perceive themselves ready to deploy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 13, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA428725
Entities
People
- Barbara Sylvia
- Mark A. Stevenson
- Paul N. Austin
- Robert B. Scholes
- Teresa Dremsa
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences