International Emergency Nursing Vol. 52 September 2020

Background: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread worldwide. Herein, we aimed to clarify the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients presenting with diarrhea.
Methods: A descriptive design was adopted from Jan 10 to…

Background: Prolonged stays in emergency departments increase the risk of adverse events in elderly patients. To optimize care for nonurgent patients who need in-hospital admission, a patient-focused improvement project named Direct In-hospital…

Background: Studies report that patients with acute abdominal pain do not always receive optimal care and can experience poor pain management, safety failures, and emotional harm. Deeper understanding of how health professionals experience care…

Background: The Swedish ambulance service has undergone major changes in recent decades due to advancements being made in medical and technical resources, professional competence, and patient care. Registered and specialist nurses share the same…

Background: Non-urgent ED visit was an important contributor of emergency overcrowding. Previous studies showed that patients make non-urgent ED visits for many reasons and their ED use patterns may be influenced by many factors. However, seldom…