ClinRO Sedation Validation

Validation of Clinician Reported Outcome (ClinRO) Measures of Pediatric Sedation

This study will conduct qualitative interviews to provide evidence for the content validity and comprehension of existing physician-reported measures of sedation levels of children receiving anesthesia to facilitate a diagnostic or surgical procedure. Information gained from this study will inform the use of the measure in studies that are part of the PTN.

The primary objective of this study is to assess the content validity and physician understanding of the Pediatric Sedation State Scale (PSSS) and the University of Michigan Sedation Scale (UMSS) via cognitive interviewing methods. Qualitative Interviewers will conduct 1 hour, phone-based cognitive interviews with clinicians to assess physicians' comprehension of items and response options on clinician reported pediatric sedation scales and clinician evaluation of the relevance of the scale to capture sedation levels.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Is a practicing clinician in a clinical care environment

2. Cares for pediatric patients >50% of their time

3. Treats or works with pediatric patients who are sedated/anesthetized for diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures

4. Holds one of the following titles/positions

   1. Anesthesiologist
   2. Pediatric critical care physician
   3. Clinical pharmacist (PharmD)
   4. Nurse anesthetist
   5. Nurse practitioner
   6. Physician assistant
   7. Nurse (with a BSN/RN or higher)

5. Is over the age of 18 years

6. Can speak English

7. Is capable of giving informed verbal consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Lack of access to a telephone for interview