The relationship between workplace violence, perceptions of safety, and Professional Quality of Life among emergency department staff members in a Level 1 Trauma Centre
Workplace violence in healthcare settings is a significant problem, particularly in environments such as emergency departments [1 –4] and it is well established that patients are overwhelmingly the perpetrators of this violence [1,3,5,6]. In addition to the prevalence of workplace violence, the effects of exposure to workplace violence have also been investigated. Results of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Violence Su rveillance Survey indicate that the most common physical injuries sustained as a result of workplace violence are bruises/contusions and abrasions, primarily to the arms or hands [1]. (Source: Intern...
Source: International Emergency Nursing - January 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Darcy Copeland, Melissa Henry Source Type: research
Development and psychometric properties of the Stressor Scale for Emergency Nurses
Nurses experience high levels of work-related stress [1]; however, nurses who work in different environments and contexts experience different stressors [2]. A stressor is defined as any factor or event that threatens an individual ’s health or reduces normal functioning [3]. In the workplace, stress occurs when the job requirements do not match the resources, capabilities, and needs of the workers [4]. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - January 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Nuttapol Yuwanich, Sharareh Akhavan, Walaiporn Nantsupawat, Lene Martin, Magnus L. Elfstr öm, Maria Sandborgh Source Type: research
The relationship between workplace violence, perceptions of safety, and Professional Quality of Life among emergency department staff members in a Level 1 Trauma Centre
Workplace violence in healthcare settings is a significant problem, particularly in environments such as emergency departments [1 –4] and it is well established that patients are overwhelmingly the perpetrators of this violence [1,3,5,6]. In addition to the prevalence of workplace violence, the effects of exposure to workplace violence have also been investigated. Results of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Violence Su rveillance Survey indicate that the most common physical injuries sustained as a result of workplace violence are bruises/contusions and abrasions, primarily to the arms or hands [1]. (Source: Intern...
Source: International Emergency Nursing - January 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Darcy Copeland, Melissa Henry Source Type: research
Older people and emergency care – Current issues
Emergency Departments play an increasingly prominent part in the health experience of many people as they age. One of the most obvious reasons is falls, which increase in incidence from approximately 1 in 3 people aged over 65 years to 1 in 2 people aged over 80 expereinces a fall. It is not surprising that falls are the leading cause of ambulance call-outs for people in these age groups. However, it is worth noting that the rate of admissions for those aged 85 are not increasing disproportionately compared with other age bands. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - January 11, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Corina Naughton, Nicky Hayes Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research
‘Tricep tear instead of Tricep Curl’: Management in the Emergency Department
Triceps tendon tears are considered a rare diagnosis within the Emergency Department (ED) with only a handful of case studies published within international medical and radiological literature. To date it has not featured within the nursing journals. Triceps tendon tears usually occur following a traumatic injury and are normally managed within the ED by the Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioners (RANP ’s) (Appendix 1). RANP are recognized as senior decision makers within the ED team [1]. They are embedded within the clinical environment where they provide and facilitate safe and effective patient care [2,3]. (Source: I...
Source: International Emergency Nursing - January 11, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Lynda J. Gibbons, Mark J. Towers Tags: Case study Source Type: research
Older people and emergency care – Current issues
Emergency Departments play an increasingly prominent part in the health experience of many people as they age. One of the most obvious reasons is falls, which increase in incidence from approximately 1 in 3 people aged over 65 years to 1 in 2 people aged over 80 expereinces a fall. It is not surprising that falls are the leading cause of ambulance call-outs for people in these age groups. However, it is worth noting that the rate of admissions for those aged 85 are not increasing disproportionately compared with other age bands. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - January 11, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Corina Naughton, Nicky Hayes Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research
Older people and emergency care- current issues
Emergency Departments play an increasingly prominent part in the health experience of many people as they age. One of the most obvious reasons falls, which increase in incidence from approximately 1 in 3 people aged over 65 to 1 in 2 people aged over 80 falling each year. It is not surprising that falls are the leading cause of ambulance call-outs for people in these age groups. However, it is worth noting that the rate of admissions for those aged 85 are not increasing disproportionately compared with other age bands: between 2004 – 2009 there were greater increases in Emergency Department use by the under ones and 45 â...
Source: International Emergency Nursing - January 11, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Corina Naughton, Nicky Hayes Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
‘Tricep Tear instead of Tricep Curl’: Management in the Emergency Department
Triceps tendon tears are considered a rare diagnosis within the Emergency Department (ED) with only a handful of case studies published within international medical and radiological literature. To date it has not featured within the nursing journals. Triceps tendon tears usually occur following a traumatic injury and are normally managed within the ED by the Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioners (RANP ’s)(Appendix 1). RANP are recognized as senior decision makers within the ED team [1]. They are embedded within the clinical environment where they provide and facilitate safe and effective patient care [2][3]. (Source: I...
Source: International Emergency Nursing - January 11, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Ms. Lynda J. Gibbons, Mark J. Towers Source Type: research
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Source: International Emergency Nursing - January 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Rating teams ’ non-technical skills in the emergency department: A qualitative study of nurses’ experience
Over the last decade emergency medical response teams have been developed and are often referred to as medical emergency teams (MET) or a ‘code blue’ teams, with a focus on recognising and responding to the deteriorating patient [1,2]. The response teams comprise of nurses and doctors trained in Advanced Life Support (ALS), with additional specialist expertise, in order to manage the complexities of acute deterioration and cardiac arrest. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - December 26, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Joanne E. Porter, Robyn P. Cant, Simon J. Cooper Source Type: research
Emergency nurses' and department preparedness for an ebola outbreak: A (narrative) literature review
This narrative review describes evidence regarding emergency departments ’ (EDs) and emergency nurses’ preparedness to manage an Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak. EVD is a contagious disease accompanied by a high mortality rate. The 2014 EVD outbreak in West Africa resulted in a public health emergency of international concern [1] and EDs around the world adopting containment measures. This review into containment and preparedness strategies was undertaken in 2015. The findings will be useful to emergency nurses when outbreaks of EVD or related diseases reoccur in the future. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - December 22, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Mihirika SDS Pincha Baduge, Julia Morphet, Cheryle Moss Tags: Review Source Type: research
A descriptive study of registered nurses ’ application of the triage scale RETTS©; a Swedish reliability study
Since the 1970s there have been increasing numbers of patients in Emergency Departments (EDs) worldwide [1]. In order to allocate limited resources as efficiently as possible, triage has become a commonly used working tool. ED triage aims to ensure that patients receive treatment in a timely manner and in the order of priority of their clinical urgency to ensure continuous patient safety [2 –4]. Nevertheless, the study of Calder et al. identifies triage as the most error-prone area of the ED, which possibly impacts patient outcome [5]. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - December 22, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Sara C. Wireklint, Carina Elmqvist, Nicola Parenti, Katarina E. G öransson Source Type: research
Quantification of burnout in emergency nurses: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Long-term exposure to occupational stress beyond the coping capacities of individuals can lead to burnout (BO): a psychological state resulting from prolonged emotional or psychological stress [1]. It is characterized as a three-dimensional phenomenon composed of emotional exhaustion (EE) (the state of being emotionally drained), depersonalization (DP) (a loss of concern and compassion), and a decreased sense of personal accomplishment at work (PA) [2 –4]. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - December 22, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Hong Li, Bin Cheng, Xiao Ping Zhu Tags: Review Source Type: research
Emergency nurses' and department preparedness for an ebola outbreak: A (narrative) literature review
This narrative review describes evidence regarding emergency departments ’ (EDs) and emergency nurses’ preparedness to manage an Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak. EVD is a contagious disease accompanied by a high mortality rate. The 2014 EVD outbreak in West Africa resulted in a public health emergency of international concern [1] and EDs around the world adopting containment measures. This review into containment and preparedness strategies was undertaken in 2015. The findings will be useful to emergency nurses when outbreaks of EVD or related diseases reoccur in the future. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - December 22, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Mihirika SDS Pincha Baduge, Julia Morphet, Cheryle Moss Tags: Review Source Type: research
