International Emergency Nursing Vol. 70 September 2023
Barriers encountered by nurses in the care of walk-in international patients in an emergency department in Japan
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International Emergency Nursing Vol. 70 September 2023
Barriers encountered by nurses in the care of walk-in international patients in an emergency department in Japan
Barriers encountered by nurses in the care of walk-in international patients in an emergency department in Japan
Subject
Nurses, International patients, Emergency department, Qualitative study, Focus group interview, Barriers
Description
Background: An increasing number of international patients continue to visit emergency departments (EDs) in Japanese hospitals. However, nurses in Japan perceive challenges when caring for patients from other countries. This study explored ED nurses’ perceptions of barriers when caring for walk-in international patients.
Methods: Five semi-structured online focus group interviews involving 15 registered nurses with experience in caring for patients in an ED at a university referral hospital located in the center of Tokyo were conducted. Thematic analysis was used to identify patterns from the interviews.
Results: The themes that emerged were as follows: (1) hesitation to engage with patients due to ambiguity, (2) loss of harmony in the ED, (3) difficulty with mutual goal settings, and (4) decreased professional self-efficacy.
Conclusion: The findings provide an understanding of the challenges faced when caring for walk-in international patients. Educational interventions for ED nurses and other strategies, such as the use of interpreters, can enhance nurses’ abilities to improve patient safety and maintain equality.
Methods: Five semi-structured online focus group interviews involving 15 registered nurses with experience in caring for patients in an ED at a university referral hospital located in the center of Tokyo were conducted. Thematic analysis was used to identify patterns from the interviews.
Results: The themes that emerged were as follows: (1) hesitation to engage with patients due to ambiguity, (2) loss of harmony in the ED, (3) difficulty with mutual goal settings, and (4) decreased professional self-efficacy.
Conclusion: The findings provide an understanding of the challenges faced when caring for walk-in international patients. Educational interventions for ED nurses and other strategies, such as the use of interpreters, can enhance nurses’ abilities to improve patient safety and maintain equality.
Creator
Shoko Asakawa, Yuko Takeda, Richard Henker
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd.
Date
September 2023
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
1755-599X
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
Coverage
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 70 September 2023
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Citation
Shoko Asakawa, Yuko Takeda, Richard Henker, “International Emergency Nursing Vol. 70 September 2023
Barriers encountered by nurses in the care of walk-in international patients in an emergency department in Japan,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed November 21, 2024, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/1817.
Barriers encountered by nurses in the care of walk-in international patients in an emergency department in Japan,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed November 21, 2024, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/1817.