DefinitionofaConceptMap• Formalattempttoorganizeorrepresentknowledge• Typeofgraphicorganizerusedtohelporganizeand
representknowledgeofasubject.• Conceptmapsbeginwithamainidea(orconcept)andthen
branchouttoshowhowthatmainideacanbebrokendownintospecifictopics.
HowtoBuildaConceptMap• Conceptmapsaretypicallyhierarchical,withthe
subordinateconceptsstemmingfromthemainconceptoridea.Thistypeofgraphicorganizerhowever,alwaysallowschangeandnewconceptstobeadded.
BenefitsofConceptMapping• Helpingtobrainstormandgeneratenewideas• Encouragementtodiscovernewconceptsandthe
propositionsthatconnectthem• Allowstoclearlycommunicateideas,thoughtsand
information• Helpsintegratenewconceptswitholderconcepts• Enablesenhancedknowledgeofanytopicandtoevaluate
theinformation
AConceptMapforAnesthesia
Physiological,Cognitive,andBehavioralNeedsPhases ofAnesthesia Techniques General
Regional ModerateSedation MAC
TIVA ReversalAgents
PhysiologicalKnowledgeNeeded
NursingProcess Evidencebasedpractice Anatomy/physiologyofbodysystem
Growthanddevelopment
Pathophysiology Normal/abnormaldiagnosticvalues
Acceptabledeviationsfromnormalphysiologicstate
Co-morbidities/potentialcomplications
Physicalassessmenttechniques
Vitalsigns/hemodynamicmonitoring
Fluid/electrolytemanagement
ConceptsforBehavioral/Cognitive
Patientfamilyeducation Evaluationofunderstanding Recognizeandrespectdiversity
Privacy/confidentiality Psychosocialassistance Abilitytolearn,barriers,readiness
Admission Preparationforprocedure Paincontrolmeasures
Dischargecare Medicationreconciliation Impactofexistingmedicalconditions
Measurestoassist healingprocess
Measures topreventcomplications
Behavioral/CognitiveKnowledgeNeeded
Dischargeplanning/Criteria Teachingandlearning Impactofpsychosocialissues
EBP Growth&development Compliance
Privacy/patient confidentiality Comorbidities/potentialcomplications
Comfort
Conflictresolution/mediation Painassessment&management Discharge
Regulatory,legal,ethicalguidelines
PONV/PDNV Healing
Diversity Pharmacology Anesthesia
Communicationandtechniques Surgicalprocedureinterventions Psychosocial/cognitiveassessment
Abnormalpsychological/psychiatricstates
Environmentalinfluences Specialneeds
Multidisciplinarycollaboration Alternative/adjunctivetreatments Languagebarrier,sensorylimitations,etc.
ConceptsforSafetyNeedsDeliver,documentandcommunicatecarebasedonnationalstandards
Developandimplementeffectivemultidisciplinarycare
Protectfromharmandtakepreventativemeasures
ASPANstandards Competentresponsiblecaregiver Useofprotectivesafetydevices
Applicable laws Safetransport tohome Immobility/positioning
Guidelinesandregulations Verbal/written dischargeinstructions Infectioncontrol
Prepareforsafehomeenvironment
Awarenessofprocedurallimitations Patientaccessto:
Postdischargeassessment Abilitytounderstandandcomply Referrals,pastoralcare,nutritionaleducation
Abnormalpsychological/psychiatricstates
Environmentalinfulences Specialneeds
FollowupMDvisit,followupphonecall,etc
Resourcesforcareinthehome Physical/occupational therapy
KnowledgeNeededSafetyNeeds
NursingProcess EBP Growth&development
Comorbidities Normal/abnormal responsetoprocedure
Positioning
Anesthesia ASPANStandards Environmental influences
Dischargeplanningandcriteria
Injuryprevention Infectioncontrol
Diversity Qualityandriskmanagementprinciples/guidelines