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International Emergency Nursing Vol. 51 July 2020
Evaluation of an emergency department falls pathway for older people: A patient chart review
The number of older adults presenting to EDs following a fall continues to rise, yet falls management often ignores opportunities for secondary falls risk reduction. Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) in EDs have an important clinical leadership…
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 51 July 2020
Reflecting on the challenges of sustaining emergency care research during the Covid-19 pandemic (Editorial)
As many parts of the world start to establish a ‘new normal’ during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important for all to take time to reflect on what has happened and what the future holds in store for both academic and clinical emergency care. Although…
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 52 September 2020
Clinical characteristics of diarrhea in 90 cases with COVID-19: A descriptive
study
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…
Methods: A descriptive design was adopted from Jan 10 to…
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 52 September 2020
Direct in-hospital admission via ambulance (DIVA): A retrospective observational study
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…
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 52 September 2020
Engagement under difficult conditions: Caring for patients with acute abdominal pain across the acute-care chain: A qualitative study
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…
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 52 September 2020
Prehospital care nurses’ self reported competence: A cross-sectional study
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…