ED preparedness for Ebola
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 c ontainment 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 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 Source Type: research
A qualitative meta-synthesis of emergency department staff experiences of violence and aggression
Violence against healthcare workers has been considered a significant problem in the United Kingdom (UK) and worldwide [1,2]. The latest UK statistics demonstrated that there were 70,555 total reported assaults on National Health Service (NHS) staff in the last year [3]. A systematic literature review of patient and visitor violence in general hospitals from multiple countries showed that on average 50 per cent of healthcare staff reported experiencing verbal abuse and 25 per cent had experienced physical abuse [4]. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - December 21, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Rebecca Angharad Ashton, Lucy Morris, Ian Smith Tags: Review Source Type: research
A Qualitative Meta-synthesis of Emergency Department Staff Experiences of Violence and Aggression
Violence against healthcare workers has been considered a significant problem in the United Kingdom (UK) and worldwide [1,2]. The latest UK statistics demonstrated that there were 1,343,464 total reported assaults on National Health Service (NHS) staff in the last year [3]. A systematic literature review of patient and visitor violence in general hospitals from multiple countries showed that on average 50 per cent of healthcare staff reported experiencing verbal abuse and 25 per cent had experienced physical abuse [4]. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - December 21, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Rebecca Angharad Ashton, Lucy Morris, Ian Smith Tags: Review Source Type: research
Novice nurses ’ perceptions of acute situations – A phenomenographic study
Novice nurses are expected to respond to acute situations as often and with the same competence as experienced nurses [1]. Clinical decision-making in acute situations is complicated and high-stakes decision-making is vital [2]. Novice nurses are described as being unprepared for the task of working as fully qualified nurses [3]. This has resulted in concerns regarding a gap between nursing education and practice in the management of acute situations, both in Sweden [4,5] and elsewhere [1]. Acute situations are however an area lacking clear definition. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - December 4, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Anders Sterner, Nerrolyn Ramstrand, Maria Nystr öm, Magnus Andersson Hagiwara, Lina Palmér Source Type: research
Novice nurses ’ perceptions of acute situations – a phenomenographic study
Novice nurses are expected to respond to acute situations as often and with the same competence as experienced nurses [1]. Clinical decision-making in acute situations is complicated and high-stakes decision-making is vital [2]. Novice nurses are described as being unprepared for the task of working as fully qualified nurses[3]. This has resulted in concerns regarding a gap between nursing education and practice in the management of acute situations, both in Sweden [4,5] and elsewhere [1]. Acute situations are however an area lacking clear definition. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - December 4, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Anders Sterner, Nerrolyn Ramstrand, Maria Nystr öm, Magnus Andersson Hagiwara, Lina Palmér Source Type: research
The attitudes of emergency department nurses towards patient safety
Health care is a priority for all countries, and medication errors have a negative impact on healthcare workers and patients [1]. According to one of the principles of basic human rights and ethical principles – ‘first, do no harm’ – patient and caregiver safety is the primary focus when providing health care. It is the main priority for the health system to ensure patient safety and prevent malpractice while providing quality health care [2]. At a conference supported by the European Commission, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that approximately 10 million people are injured or die every year worldwide ...
Source: International Emergency Nursing - November 14, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Hanife Durgun, H ülya Kaya Source Type: research
The Attitudes of Emergency Department Nurses towards Patient Safety
Health care is a priority for all countries, and medication errors have a negative impact on healthcare workers and patients (WHO, 2007). According to one of the principles of basic human rights and ethical principles – ‘first, do no harm’ – patient and caregiver safety is the primary focus when providing health care. It is the main priority for the health system to ensure patient safety and prevent malpractice while providing quality health care (Alcan et al., 2012). At a conference supported by the Euro pean Commission, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that approximately 10 million people are injured or...
Source: International Emergency Nursing - November 14, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Hanife Durgun, H ülya KAYA Source Type: research
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Source: International Emergency Nursing - November 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Cope's sign and complete heart block in a 78-year-old patient with biliary colic
Acute cholecystitis and biliary colic may have signs and symptoms similar to those of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) as well as ECG changes such as ST segment elevation, T wave inversion, right bundle branch block and bradycardia [1]. Reflex bradycardia was first documented in 1971 (Cope ’s Sign) by O'Reilly and Krauthamer [2] in two patients with acute cholecystitis. Calculous or acalculous cholecystitis have both been reported as trigger factors for bradyarrhythmia in the literature [3,2]. Herein, we present a case of complete heart block in a 78-year-old patient due to biliary colic. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - October 27, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Panteleimon E. Papakonstantinou, Natalia I. Asimakopoulou, Emmanuel Kanoupakis, Spyridon Maragkoudakis, Simeon Panagiotakis, Achilleas Gikas Tags: Case study Source Type: research
Cope's sign and complete heart block in a 78-year-old patient with biliary colic
Acute cholecystitis and biliary colic may have signs and symptoms similar to those of Acute Coronary Syndrome(ACS) as well as ECG changes such as ST segment elevation, T wave inversion, right bundle branch block and bradycardia[1]. Reflex bradycardia was first documented in 1971 (Cope ’s Sign) by O'Reilly and Krauthamer[2] in two patients with acute cholecystitis. Calculous or acalculous cholecystitis have both been reported as trigger factors for bradyarrhythmia in the literature[3,2]. Herein, we present a case of complete heart block in a 78-year-old patient due to biliary co lic. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - October 27, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Panteleimon E. Papakonstantinou, Natalia I. Asimakopoulou, Emmanuel Kanoupakis, Spyridon Maragkoudakis, Simeon Panagiotakis, Achilleas Gikas Source Type: research
Patients with head trauma: a study on initial prehospital assessment and care
The incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) varies around the world [1] and can be regarded as a major public health issue which affects about 10 million people globally [2] every year. In Sweden, about 10,400 people are hospitalized due to a TBI [3]. According to The Swedish Brain Injury Association, about 80% of the TBI patients are classified as having a mild head injury, 10% a moderate and 10% a severe head injury [4]. The most usual external causes of head injury are road traffic accidents, sports, falls and violence [5,6]. (Source: International Emergency Nursing)
Source: International Emergency Nursing - October 26, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Rebecka Rubenson Wahlin, Veronica Lindstr öm, Sari Ponzer, Veronica Vicente Source Type: research
Variations in elderly peoples ’ visits to the emergency departments in Iceland: A five-year population study
The frequency of ED visits by elderly people appears to increase with age [1 –3], but data on gender differences and marital status of elderly visitors are more vague. A Canadian study from 1997 revealed that elderly men visited the ED more often than women as well as those living alone compared with married [4]. Previous studies have mainly compared elderly people with yo unger ED attendants or they have focused on specific patient-groups amongst the elderly [1,5,6]. There is limited scientific knowledge describing demographic and especially gender differences in what causes ED visits amongst elderly and results vary on...
Source: International Emergency Nursing - October 3, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Elisabet Gudmundsdottir, Helga Rosa Masdottir, Hlif Gudmundsdottir, Lovisa Agnes Jonsdottir, Ingibj örg Sigurthorsdottir, Sigrun Sunna Skuladottir, Sigrun Helga Lund, Thordis Thorsteinsdottir Source Type: research
Variations in elderly peoples ’ visits to the Emergency Departments in Iceland: a five-year population study
The frequency of ED visits by elderly people appears to increase with age [1,2,3], but data on gender differences and marital status of elderly visitors are more vague. A Canadian study from 1997 revealed that elderly men visited the ED more often than women as well as those living alone compared with married [4]. Previous studies have mainly compared elderly people with younger ED attendants or they have focused on specific patient-groups amongst the elderly [1,5,6]. There is limited scientific knowledge describing demographic and especially gender differences in what causes ED visits amongst elderly and results vary on d...
Source: International Emergency Nursing - October 3, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Elisabet Gudmundsdottir, Helga Rosa Masdottir, Hlif Gudmundsdottir, Lovisa Agnes Jonsdottir, Ingibj örg Sigurthorsdottir, Sigrun Sunna Skuladottir, Sigrun Helga Lund, Thordis Thorsteinsdottir Source Type: research
