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Emergency department care experience of suicidal patients: A qualitative analysis of patients’ perspectives Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-25 Camille Brousseau-Paradis, Christine Genest, Nathalie Maltais, Monique Séguin, Jessica Rassy
Individuals experiencing suicidal ideation or behavior frequently seek assistance at the emergency department (ED), yet the care they receive does not consistently align with their needs. This study explores the ED care experience of suicidal patients from their own perspective and offers recommendations to improve ED care for this population. This qualitative study uses a descriptive interpretative
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Ambulance staff’s ways of understanding health care encounters in stigmatized neighborhoods − A phenomenographic study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-24 Sara Björklund, Petra Lilja Hagell, Peter Hagell, Martin Persson, Mats Holmberg
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Practical strategies for care of individuals impacted by suicide in the emergency department: A narrative review Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Elizabeth Roe, Barbara Smith
Introduction Suicide is among the leading causes of death and nurses care for survivors of suicide at many points in their grief journey. Every individual who dies by suicide leaves behind multiple affected survivors and how they are cared for immediately following the suicide influences how they cope with the death. The purpose of this article is to make recommendations for the care of survivors of
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Multicenter evaluation to determine the deficiencies of emergency nurses in forensic case management Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Pelin Çelik, Şimşek Çelik, Fatma Hastaoğlu, Mukadder Mollaoğlu
Emergency services are the first places where victims and/or perpetrators of different types of violence are brought for medical treatment. Emergency service nurses are the first health workers who first encounter with the forensic case, first communicate and are in an important position in the rapid and accurate continuation of the forensic process. In this study, it was aimed to determine the level
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Comparative efficacy of three wound care approaches in alleviating swelling and pain associated with snakebite wounds in a Chinese hospital Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-06 Nan Xie, Qin Luo, Wei Zhang, Xinyi Yang, Haihong Zhang, Xiaoyan Wang, Juan Mou, Wei Guo, Jing Zhou, Kun Ling, Yan Ma, Kefei Rao, Mei Yuan, Yazhu Zhao, Yuanhao Li, Yan Lin, Lei Ye, Liqun Zou
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Factors that contribute to turnover and retention amongst emergency department nurses: A scoping review Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-06 Nicholas McIntyre, Julia Crilly, Elizabeth Elder
Internationally, the emergency nursing workforce shortage is of critical concern. To synthesise the evidence and assess the scope of literature regarding factors that contribute to turnover and retention amongst emergency nurses. A scoping review using the Joanna Briggs Institute approach was undertaken. Fivedatabases (Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Business Source Complete) were searched for
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Emergency department Nurses’ narratives of burnout: Changing roles and boundaries Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Debbie Hetherington, Nathan J Wilson, Kathleen Dixon, Gillian Murphy
Emergency department nurses work in rapidly changing environments, which can contribute to occupational stress. Emergency department nurses utilise diverse strategies to mediate the impact of stress on their daily lives. There is a paucity of qualitative research which explores emergency department nurses’ experiences and perspectives of burnout. This study aimed to explore emergency department nurses’
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Triage-initiated intranasal fentanyl for hip fractures in an Emergency Department – Results from introduction of an analgesic guideline Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Jennifer Smith, Danny Soo, Antonio Celenza
Pain relief is a priority for patients with hip fractures who present to Emergency Departments (EDs). Intranasal fentanyl (INF) is an ideal option for nurse initiated analgesia as it does not require intravenous access and can expedite care prior to examination by a physician. Pain relief in patients with hip fractures is delayed during episodes of ED crowding. A retrospective medical record review
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Difficulties of Spanish Primary Health Care nurses to assist emergencies: A cross-sectional study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 José Antonio Cernuda Martínez, Rafael Castro Delgado, Pedro Arcos González
The competence of a Primary Health Care nurse to handle emergency situations depends largely on prior acquisition of theoretical knowledge to make appropriate decisions, combined with the corresponding practical skills to carry out swift and effective interventions. Cross-sectional study conducted in through a survey auto-administered to a simple random sample of 269 nurses (n) with replacement of
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Factors influencing the thriving of emergency department nurses in China Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Cuicui Li, Xiaohong Hou, Xiaowen Cui, Yarui Zhao, Yun Zhu
Thriving is a positive feeling arising from nurses' work and is increasingly valued by managers. Given their demanding workloads and various duties, it is necessary to research the determinants of ED nurses' thriving. This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing thriving and the mechanisms of interaction between the factors among ED nurses. 380 ED nurses from six tertiary hospitals in Shandong
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Quantifying emergency department nursing workload at the task level using NASA-TLX: An exploratory descriptive study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Sookyung Park, Junsang Yoo, Yerim Lee, Pamela Baker DeGuzman, Min-Jeoung Kang, Patricia C. Dykes, So Yeon Shin, Won Chul Cha
Emergency departments (ED) nurses experience high mental workloads because of unpredictable work environments; however, research evaluating ED nursing workload using a tool incorporating nurses’ perception is lacking. Quantify ED nursing subjective workload and explore the impact of work experience on perceived workload. Thirty-two ED nurses at a tertiary academic hospital in the Republic of Korea
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The effectiveness of communication skills training on professional performance and quality of work life of pre-hospital emergency medical staff: An experimental study in Iran Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Zahra Karimi, Fatemeh Darban, Samira Karimi, Enayatollah Safarzai
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Culturally sensitive emergency care for sexual and gender minority youth: A quality improvement initiative Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-03 Kaysi R. Goodall, Elizabeth Morse, Carolyn M. Howard
Despite evidence of the impact of provider implicit bias and overt discrimination experienced by sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY), evidence surrounding sexual and gender minority cultural sensitivity training for pediatric emergency health professionals is limited. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s [15] Model for Improvement informed the project and was completed in four Plan-Do-Study-Act
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Effect of access to the integrated treatment model for patients with multiple severe injuries in the Chinese population Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Shuai Zhang, Fang Liu, Xiang Li, Xingwen Zhang, Xiaotong Han
The aim of this study was to enhance the effectiveness of an integrated treatment model for patients with severe multiple injuries in China. In this study, we conducted a retrospective analysis of data from 110 patients with multiple severe injuries. These patients were divided into two groups based on the treatment model they received. The first group, called the MDTM group, received the integrated
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A machine learning algorithm-based predictive model for pressure injury risk in emergency patients: A prospective cohort study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Li Wei, Honglei Lv, Chenqi Yue, Ying Yao, Ning Gao, Qianwen Chai, Minghui Lu
To construct pressure injury risk prediction models for emergency patients based on different machine learning algorithms, to optimize the best model, and to provide a suitable assessment tool for preventing the occurrence of pressure injuries in emergency patients. A convenience sampling was used to select 312 patients admitted to the emergency department of a tertiary care hospital in Tianjin, China
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'I just need to find out if I had broken something or not.' A qualitative descriptive study into patient decisions to present to an Emergency Department with a simple fracture Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Piers Truter, Dale Edgar, David Mountain, Annabel Saggers, Caroline Bulsara
Background To investigate what factors contribute to a working age adult with a simple fracture seeking care in an Australian metropolitan Emergency Department (ED) Methods In this Qualitative Descriptive study, we interviewed ED patients with simple fractures including 5th metacarpal, 5th metatarsal, toe, radial head and clavicle fractures. Results We interviewed 30 patients aged 18-65. Two thirds
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Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous canulation by emergency nurses: A systematic review and meta-analysis Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Lorena Álvarez-Morales, José L. Gómez-Urquiza, Nora Suleiman-Martos, María José Membrive-Jiménez, Ana González-Díaz, Raquel García Pérez, Antonio Liñán-Gonzalez
Peripheral intravenous cannulation is a common procedure in the emergency department. Nevertheless, failure rates during the first attempt are as high as 40% in adults and 65% in children. Evidence suggests that physician performed ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous cannulation (USG-PIVC) is an effective alternative to the traditional method; however, there is insufficient data on the efficacy
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Recognition of climate-related risks for prehospital emergency medical service and emergency department in Finland – A Delphi study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Heini Karstila, Reija Ruuhela, Raija Rajala, Petri Roivainen
Emergency departments (ED) and prehospital emergency medical services (EMS) will experience new or increasing challenges due to the changing climate. The aims of this study was to add knowledge about these challenges in Finland and to help EMS and ED operators to prepare for the effects of climate change. A two-round Delphi study was conducted. Ten participants expressed their views of climate change-related
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Patient dependency in the Oncology Emergency Room. Reliability and validity of the Jones Dependency Tool Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Hisham Alkhatib, Mohammad Samarah, Sendam Alkhasawneh, Jehad Alqawasmeh, Abdalrahman Aljamaliah, Esra'a Alhajali, Ghadeer Alzeq, Ahmad Alafafsheh
Patients’ dependency has significant nursing implications. Nurse skill mix and staffing levels may be addressed more successfully when dependency can be measured. In the oncology emergency room, a valid and reliable tool that measures patients’ dependency on nursing care is necessary. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Jones Dependency Tool in Adult Oncology Emergency Setting
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Emergency nurses’ preference for tools to identify frailty in major trauma patients: A prospective multi-centre cross-sectional study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Heather Jarman, Robert Crouch, Mark Baxter, Elaine Cole
Frailty is known to be a predictor of poor recovery following trauma and there is evidence that providing early frailty specific care can improve functional and health outcomes. Accurate assessment of frailty is key to its early identification and subsequent provision of specialist care. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility and acceptability of different frailty screening tools to
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The utility of capnography in determining the risk of major cardiac adverse events in patients with atypical chest pain Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Senol Arslan, Sibel Guçlu Utlu, Rıza Gucal, Furkan Akpinar, Halil Ibrahim Doru, Onur Zengin, Melike Nur Çirçir, Nazım Onur Can
Various scoring systems have been developed to safely rule out the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome. Furthermore, the efficacy of these scoring systems in predicting the risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) is debated. Our aim was to compare parameters such as Integrated Pulmonary Index (IPI) and End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (etCO2) measured in the emergency department with the HEART score in
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Examining the roles of rural nurses in resuscitation care: An ethnographic study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Katherine Riley, Val Wilson, Rebekkah Middleton, Luke Molloy
Rural nurses play a vital role in the provision of resuscitation care, as first responders and often the sole healthcare professionals delivering timely interventions with greater role autonomy and extended scope of practice. Whilst there is a developing body of literature describing the ‘generalist’ roles of rural nurses when providing care in acute care settings, little is known about the roles rural
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Nurses’ perspectives on child-friendly care needs in emergency departments: A qualitative study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Jao-Shwann Liang, Hui-Yu Lin, Yen-Ju Chen, Fei-Chen Lai, Hsin-Ming Liu, Chiu-Yueh Yang, Yueh-Tao Chiang, Chi-Wen Chen
Children can become anxious when undergoing emergency medical treatment. Therefore, emergency departments should be child friendly. This study explored emergency nurses’ perspectives on children’s needs during emergency care. This qualitative study employed purposive sampling to recruit 17 emergency nurses from 3 medical centers in northern and central Taiwan. Individual interviews were conducted between
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The experience of being in acute emergency care following an overdose with suicidal intent: A hermeneutic phenomenological study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 David Lee Anderson, Gillian Rayner, Jean Duckworth
Nurses working within Emergency Departments are frequently required to care for individuals impacted by suicidal behaviour. Published research into the experience of such individuals in emergency care, is limited. Studies identified do not distinguish between self-harming and suicidal behaviour and do not reveal the lived experience in depth. This research reveals the lived experience of being in emergency
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Clinical use of the manchester triage system in patients with dizziness – An observational study in the emergency department Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Monika Kogej, Julia Scherzberg, Sylvia Schacher, Moritz Berger, Matthias Seidel, Ingo Gräff
Dizziness is a common symptom with diverse causes, including ear-nose-throat, internal, neurological, or psychiatric origins. While for most parts treatable in nonemergency settings, it can also signal time-critical conditions, like an unnoticed stroke, requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent lasting harm or death. The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of the Manchester Triage
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Technological development roles and needs in pre-hospital emergency care from the advanced level paramedics’ perspective Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Tuomo Rinkinen, Marianne Kinnula, Hilla Nordquist
The work environment of paramedics is rapidly becoming more technology-oriented, and new innovations are constantly being introduced. The aim of this study was to determine the roles Finnish advanced level paramedics identify for themselves within technological development processes in their experience and what kinds of technological development in pre-hospital emergency care are needed. This qualitative
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The lived experiences of healthcare professionals working in pre-hospital emergency services in Jordan: A qualitative exploratory study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Ahmad Rajeh Saifan, Ali AL-Jaafreh, Sultan M. Mosleh, Mahmoud Mohammad Alsaraireh, Nabeel Al-Yateem, Fatma Refaat Ahmed, Muhammad Arsyad Subu
Globally, injuries account for 9% of all deaths, with road accidents contributing to approximately a quarter of these fatalities. A major concern is the inadequacy of pre-hospital care (emergency medical services provided before arrival at a hospital) and delays in transportation to medical facilities, identified as leading causes of preventable injury-related deaths. This study explores the experiences
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Enhancing triage accuracy in emergency nurses: The impact of a game-based triage educational app Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Sun-Hee Moon, Su Ol Kim
Introduction Digital technology has enabled gamification methods to enhance triage education, reflecting an evolving healthcare landscape. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a Gamification Triage Education App (GTEA) as a learning tool for emergency nurses, with a focus on creating an engaging and educationally effective platform for triage training. Method The GTEA was developed using no-code
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Exploring the relationship between family care, organizational support, and resilience on the professional quality of life among emergency nurses: A cross-sectional study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Ling Tang, Feiyan Wang, Ting Tang
Background The professional quality of life (ProQOL), encompassing emotional, physical, and psychological well-being, is profoundly influenced by the unique nursing experiences of emergency nurses. Understanding and effectively enhancing their professional well-being are of paramount importance. This study aimed to explore the relationship between family care, organizational support, and resilience
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Nurses' perspectives on patient involvement in an emergency department – An interview study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Charlotte Weber, Birgitte Nørgaard
Background Patient involvement in healthcare decisions is key to patient-centred care, and it is an area subject to continuous political focus. However, patient-centred care and patient involvement are challenging to implement in an emergency department (ED) setting, as EDs tend to focus on structures, processes, and outcomes. This study explored nurses’ perspectives on patient involvement in an ED
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Emergency room nurses' caring ability and its relationship with patient safety outcomes: A cross-sectional study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Leodoro J. Labrague
Introduction Nurse caring ability plays a crucial role in providing quality care and ensuring patient safety. However, further research is warranted to understand the specific impact of caring ability on patient safety in the emergency department. Aim This study has two-fold purposes: (a) to examine the association between nurses’ demographic characteristics and their perceptions of their caring ability
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Perceived trauma nursing core competency, interprofessional collaborative competency, and associated barriers among regional trauma center nurses Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Hyo-Won Kim, Young Sook Roh
Introduction As key members of interprofessional teams working in complex settings, nurses in trauma centers require trauma nursing core competency. Purpose This study sought to determine the levels and relationships of the perceived importance and performance of trauma nursing core competency, as well as the interprofessional collaborative competency and associated barriers among Korean regional trauma
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Administering tetanus boosters vaccination to adults in the emergency department: Have you completed all the necessary checks? Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Regina Lau
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Examining distress among Saudi paramedics in responding to traumatic events: A mixed-methods study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Abdullah Alshamrani, Cameron M Gosling, Yousef M. Alsofayan, Eihab Khasawneh, Brett Williams
Introduction Paramedics are critical in providing timely medical care to injured patients and responding to trauma events. However, they are often exposed to traumatic events such as death, serious injuries, and violence, which can increase their risk of developing mental health disorders. The nature of their work, including uncontrolled environments and frequent exposure to trauma, as well as the
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The future of prehospital emergency care: Embracing AI applications in ambulance services Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Anan K. Al Badawi, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan
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Factors influencing witnesses’ perception of patient safety during pre-hospital health care from emergency medical services: A multi-center cross-sectional study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Juan-Antonio Péculo-Carrasco, Hugo-José Rodríguez-Ruiz, Antonio Puerta-Córdoba, Mónica Rodríguez-Bouza, José-Manuel De La Fuente-Rodríguez, Inmaculada Failde
Aim To determine the factors related with the perception of feeling safe during pre-hospital emergency care. Methods A multi-centred, cross-sectional study. Data collection from April 2021 to March 2022, in the Centro de Emergencias Sanitarias 061 (Andalusia, Spain). Inclusion criteria: witnesses of health care by emergency medical services. Exclusion criteria: minors, or communication barriers. Outcome
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Parental supporter during pediatric resuscitation: Qualitative exploration of caregivers' and healthcare professionals' experiences and perceptions Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Arezoo Ghavi, Hadi Hassankhani, Kelly Powers, Alexandra Sawyer, Babak Karimi, Masume Kharidar
Background Child resuscitation is a critical and stressful time for family caregivers and healthcare professionals. The aim of this study was to explore caregivers’ and healthcare professionals’ experiences and perceptions of a parental supporter during pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation to provide guidance to healthcare professionals on supporting parents and other family caregivers during resuscitation
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Role stress, occupational burnout and depression among emergency nurses: A cross-sectional study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Chang-ping Huang, Jin-mei Zou, Huan Ma, Ying Zhong
Background Emergency nurses are a professional group at a high risk of burnout and depression. This may influence their mental state and physical health. Aims The aim of the study was to explore the relationship between role stress, occupational burnout and depression among emergency nurses. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out among 295 emergency nurses from eight tertiary hospitals in
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The effect of two different methods on reducing the pain and fear during phlebotomy to children: A randomized controlled trial Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Nese Oluc, Fatma Tas Arslan
Introduction Reducing pain and fear during painful medical procedures in children is important since mismanagement of pain causes the child and parent to feel anxious, which can have negative long-term consequences. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of two different distraction methods in reducing pain and fear during the phlebotomy procedure in children. Method The study, which has a randomized
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Back to basics: Practical strategies to reduce sensory overstimulation in the emergency department identified by adults and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-19 Pamela B. DeGuzman, Setareh Abooali, Hessam Sadatsafavi, Genevieve Bohac, Mark Sochor
Introduction Sensory overstimulation of autistic patients of all ages during an ED visit can ultimately lead to care escalation, but few studies have evaluated patient perspectives on improving the ED sensory experience across the age continuum. The purpose of this study was to explore patient-centered perspectives on reducing adult and pediatric autistic patients’ sensory stimulation during an ED
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Emergency nurses’ perceptions of the utility, adaptability and feasibility of the emergency nursing framework HIRAIDTM for practice change in US: An exploratory study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Kate Curtis, Margaret Fry, Ramon Z. Shaban, Lisa Wolf, Altair Delao, Monica Escalante Kolbuk, Belinda Kennedy, Julie Considine
Background Patient assessment is a core component of nursing practice and underpins safe, high-quality patient care. HIRAIDTM, an evidence-informed emergency nursing framework, provides nurses with a structured approach to patient assessment and management post triage. In Australia, HIRAIDTM resulted in significant improvements to nurse-led communication and reduced adverse patient events. Objectives
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Relationship between information literacy and innovative behavior of emergency specialist nurses: A cross-sectional study in southwest China Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Tao Lin, Yongli Gao, Xianqiong Feng
Background Emergency specialist nurses play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients. This study investigated the innovative behavior and information literacy of emergency specialist nurses and analyzed the influence of information literacy on innovative behavior to promote the latter. Methods In total, 484 emergency specialist nurses in Sichuan Province, China, completed the Innovative
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What are ambulance personnel experiences of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace? A rapid evidence review Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Isobel Abbott, Gregory Adam Whitley
Introduction Sexual assault and harassment of ambulance personnel in the workplace is widespread. Prevention via body worn cameras and legal efforts have been positive, however improvement is still needed to ensure the protection of staff from the negative impact of sexual violence at work. Methods A rapid evidence review was conducted following the Cochrane Rapid Review guidance. MEDLINE and CINAHL
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Experiences of rural nurses with emergency patient transport in a resource limited setting Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Tebogo T. Mamalelala, William Holzemer, Esther S. Seloilwe, Emilia Iwu, Mary Kamienski
Background Registered nurses are primary care providers during most patient transfers from rural areas. Various local conditions and circumstances impact the provision of nursing care prior to and during transportation. These include clinic staffing, uneven access to functioning equipment and other necessary infrastructure across settings, the wide-ranging clinical need for specialty care, and complex
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on emergency department team dynamics and workforce sustainability in Australia. A qualitative study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Penelope Dempster, Ana Hutchinson, Elizabeth Oldland, Stéphane L. Bouchoucha
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged health care professionals and changed our approach to care delivery. The aim in this study was to explore nurses’ experiences providing care in the ED during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and the impact of this on ED team functioning. Methods A qualitative explorative descriptive study was conducted using thematic analysis strategies. Participants
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The relationship between acute pain and other types of suffering in pre-hospital trauma victims: An observational study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Mauro Mota, Filipe Melo, Carla Henriques, Ana Matos, Miguel Castelo-Branco, Mariana Monteiro, Madalena Cunha, Margarida Reis Santos
Background Acute pain is an important complaint reported by trauma victims, however, the relationship between it and other types of discomfort, such as discomfort caused by cold, discomfort caused by immobilization, and psychological distress such as fear, anxiety, and sadness is limitedly studied and documented. Aim To assess the relationship between acute trauma pain and other types of suffering
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The not so hidden effects of climate change related heatwaves on the cardiovascular system Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Geraldine Lee, Jeroen Hendriks
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Non-clinical intuitions and adaptive heuristics in emergency care: A scoping review Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Samuel Wilson, Andrew Rixon, Cornelia Brown
Background Across a range of fields, including healthcare, heuristics are typically conceived as a source of bias and systematic error. However, research across the psychological and management sciences shows that intuition and heuristics are also vital sources of adaptive decision strategies, especially in complex, uncertain environments. The complexity of the emergency care environment marks this
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Optimization of intravenous administration of hydroxocobalamin in pediatric emergencies - HYDROX-OPTIMIS study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-21 Hilaire Christel, Saint-Cast Aubry, Tornabène Florence, El Barrak Nora, Weisslinger Lisa, Petrovic Tomislav, Lapostolle Frédéric
Introduction Procedures to prepare and infuse intravenous drugs are poorly documented. Objective To determinate the optimal mode of hydroxocobalamin administration in children in emergency care. Methods We identified three modes of administration: (1) connect infusion tubing to the vial, start the infusion and interrupt it when the desired dose has been delivered; (2) remove from the vial the volume
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Reducing the length of stay of cardiac patients in the Adult Emergency department by using a Quality improvement framework Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Merahi Kefyalew, Uquba Gidey, Aklilu Azazh, Melese Kaki, Nahom Mesfin
Background Crowding is now a familiar challenge in the Emergency Department that can lead to significant adverse outcomes, including reduced quality of care and increased length of stay. Objective Reduce cardiac patient length of stay from 72 h to 48 h in the Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital Adult Emergency department from August 16, 2021, to January 29, 2022, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods Process
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Patient and staff perceptions of short procedural sedation with propofol for joint and fracture reductions in the Emergency Department: A qualitative study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Diana M. Pituc, Sarah Smith, Leia M.Y. Kane, Jamie G. Cooper
Background Emergency Department (ED) propofol sedation is widely used to facilitate reduction of fractures and dislocations, but little is known about patient and staff perceptions of the practice. Better understanding of these aspects may improve patient care. Methods A qualitative exploratory study involving semi-structured patient interviews and ED healthcare professional focus groups. Interviews
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Sociodemographic characteristics and clinical outcomes for people presenting to emergency departments with mental health diagnoses Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Joanne M. Stubbs, Shanley Chong, Helen M. Achat, Vlasios Brakoulias
Background Hospital emergency departments (EDs) are experiencing a growth in presentations with mental health (MH) diagnoses. Aim Describe and compare sociodemographic characteristics and clinical outcomes for people with MH and non-MH diagnoses. Methods A retrospective study examined routinely collected data for ED presentations in a health district in western Sydney, Australia from 2016 to 2019.
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Examining the relationship between the pre-hospital incident scene management of the paramedic students and their anxiety levels and perception of leadership Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Müjde Kerkez, Mehmet Hayrullah Öztürk
Aim The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the pre-hospital incident scene management of paramedic students and their anxiety levels and perception of leadership. Method The sample of this descriptive correlational study consisted of 2nd-year students (N = 157) attending the associate degree program of the vocational school of healthcare services in two universities located in
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Evaluation of HIV screening in hospital emergency services. Systematic review Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Livia Valero-Verdejo, César Hueso-Montoro, María Ángeles Pérez-Morente
Aim To evaluate HIV screening of people attending emergency services. Design Systematic review. Data sources CINAHL Complete, Cochrane Library, Cuiden Plus, PubMed, PsycINFO, SCOPUS and Web of Science. Review methods The search was carried out between December 2020 and March 2021 following the recommendations set forth in the PRISMA declaration. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) was used to evaluate
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Critical incident experiences, related stress and support among Finnish paramedics: A cross-sectional survey study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Hilla Nordquist, Anne Kouvonen
Introduction Paramedics work in diverse, demanding prehospital settings. We examined the prevalence of critical incident (CI) experiences, critical incident stress (CI-S), and CI-S association with the intention to leave the paramedic profession, as well as the needed and received support for CI-S among Finnish paramedics. Methods In 2022, n = 427 Finnish paramedics from eight different organizations
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Factors impacting emergency department clinicians’ peripheral intravenous catheter practice: A qualitative analysis Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Hui Grace Xu, Amanda J. Ullman, Claire M. Rickard, Amy Johnston
Background Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are commonly used devices in emergency departments (EDs), and yet relatively little is known about factors influencing Australian clinicians’ adherence to the national PIVC quality and safety Standard. Aims To explore attitudes and experiences of ED clinicians around PIVC insertion and care processes. Methods This study used an exploratory qualitative
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Tactical leaders’ and collaborative organizations’ non-technical skills during major road tunnel incidents – An iterative focus group study Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Sofia Karlsson, Lina Gyllencreutz, Johan Hylander, Annika Eklund
Introduction Leadership during major incidents has been described as challenging and dependent on the non-technical skills of leaders. The complex tunnel environment contributes to an even more challenging incident response. Hence, this study aims to identify elements of non-technical skills when leading collaborative road-tunnel incident responses. Methods The study was conducted using four focus
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Early myopericarditis diagnosed in a 31-year-old patient using smartwatch technology: A case report Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Samuele Diodato, Yari Bardacci, Khadija El Aoufy, Simone Belli, Stefano Bambi
Introduction Smartwatches, wrist-mounted devices with computing capacity able to connect with other devices via short-range wireless networking, are today commonly used by the general population to monitor their health status using specific applications. Currently, these devices offer new possibilities in remote health care monitoring and integration with other applications, through alert notifications
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Comparing multi-disciplinary low back pain care in the ED to the Australian clinical care standard: The possible influence of profession, experience and back pain beliefs Int. Emerg. Nurs. (IF 1.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Piers Truter, Lydia Attwooll, Pippa Flanagan, Casey McGinty, Rosalind Taylor, Dana Hince, Benedict M Wand
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