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Bijani M, Javad Moradian M, Najafi H, Arbon P, Abedi S. Pre-hospital emergency care personnel's challenges in providing care in mass casualty incidents: A qualitative study. Int Emerg Nurs 2024; 77:101522. [PMID: 39342774 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2024.101522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 09/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/21/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND In incidents with mass casualties, pre-hospital emergency medical services personnel (prehospital EMS personnel) face challenges that can impact their management of the scene and, by extension, their professional performance. The present study investigated the challenges faced by prehospital EMS personnel in mass casualty incidents in the south of Iran. METHODS This is a qualitative-descriptive study. The subjects were selected via purposeful sampling. Accordingly, 23 prehospital EMS personnel were interviewed in 23 semi-structured, individual, in-depth interviews. Graneheim and Lundman's method was used to collect the data. RESULTS Three themes and eight subthemes emerged from the qualitative data analysis. The three main themes were challenges related to professional capabilities, challenges related to organizational management inefficiency, and challenges related to lack of effective inter-organizational coordination and cooperation in crisis management. CONCLUSION The challenges faced by prehospital EMS personnel in mass casualty incidents encompasses challenges related to professional capabilities, challenges related to organizational management inefficiency, and challenges related to lack of effective inter-organizational coordination and cooperation in crisis management. The results of this study can be used by senior medical emergency services managers to identify the challenges of pre-hospital emergency care personnel in mass casualty incidents and take the necessary measures to eliminate them to improve the quality of pre-hospital care in mass casualty incidents.
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- Mostafa Bijani
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.
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- Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, Health Human Resources Center, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.
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- Department of Emergency Medical Services, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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Salehi R, Masoudi-Asl I, Gorji HA, Gharaee H. Gap analysis of strategies for promoting interprofessional teams in healthcare units. J Health Organ Manag 2024; 38:857-887. [PMID: 39198959 DOI: 10.1108/jhom-02-2024-0070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2024]
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PURPOSE A healthcare unit's effectiveness largely depends on how well its interprofessional teams work together. Unfortunately, the strategies used to improve these teams often lack substance. This study analyzed these strategies and found a performance gap. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH This study took a unique mixed-method approach, systematically reviewing both qualitative and quantitative studies that identified strategies to enhance interprofessional teams in healthcare units. To gauge the effectiveness of these strategies, the researcher utilized an Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) in four specialized clinical training centers in Hamadan province, Iran. The analysis of the IPA involved 35 experts from these centers as the statistical population. FINDINGS Based on a systematic review, there are seven categories: contextual, strategic, communication, organizational, individual, Human Resources Management (HRM), and environmental for promoting interprofessional teams with a total of 36 sub-indicator. Based on the IPA, the HRM aspect shows the most extensive performance gap. The individual and organizational aspects fall under resource wastage, and the environmental aspect is within the indifferent zone. Also, some critical sub-indicators, such as incentives/rewards, roles and responsibilities, financial resources, team-initiated innovation, the culture of respect, partner resources, humility, data availability, set expectations, and team availability, are in the weak areas. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS This research has identified critical areas for improvement in promoting teamwork in clinical training centers through a comprehensive gap analysis. It also presents practical policy solutions to address these weak points, providing a clear roadmap for enhancing interprofessional teams in healthcare units. ORIGINALITY/VALUE Improving teamwork in healthcare can be challenging, but it is possible with proper strategies and tools. One of the highlights of the recent study was the combination of systematic review studies with IPA to identify areas for improving interprofessional teamwork in clinical training centers.
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- Reza Salehi
- Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Li J, Zhang L, Lowres N, Shi W, Honda K, Gallagher R. Understand nurse's perspectives on communication with Chinese-speaking cardiac patients. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2024; 130:108405. [PMID: 39236516 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2024.108405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 08/02/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To explore communication experiences, resource accessibility/quality, and communication strategies cardiac nurses use when caring for Chinese-speaking patients. METHODS In this exploratory qualitative study, nurses were recruited from professional association members and interviewed on communication barriers/facilitators, resource accessibility/quality, and communication strategies used when caring for Chinese-speaking cardiac patients. Transcripts were thematically analysed. RESULTS Nurses (n = 11) were primarily female (7/11), with 2/11 Chinese-speaking. The themes discussed centred on two areas that created difficulty in communication, including the lack of a common language and uncertainty of the Chinese culture. Dependence on interpreters was highlighted and challenges noted included limited availability and difficulty scheduling, variable quality and approaches, and lack of communication resources leading to a dependence on poor quality materials. Nurses were uncertain about Chinese culture and how to communicate, particularly in relation to family-centred beliefs, mental and sexual health, medication, and diet. CONCLUSIONS Health communication with Chinese-speaking patients needs to address multiple challenges to be effective. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The findings emphasise the need to optimise interpreting services and provide nurses with cultural competency training and tailored resources to improve their understanding of Chinese immigrants' needs. These recommendations will support nurses to address identified language and cultural uncertainties.
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- Jialin Li
- Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; Heart Research Institute, 7 Eliza Street, Newtown, NSW, Australia
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- Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; Heart Research Institute, 7 Eliza Street, Newtown, NSW, Australia
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Rixon A, Elder E, Bull C, Crilly Oam J, Østervan C, Frieslich H, Robertson S, Pink E, Wilson S. Leadership conceptions of nurses and physicians in emergency care: A scoping review. Int Emerg Nurs 2024; 74:101454. [PMID: 38677058 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2024.101454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND The Emergency Department (ED) is a setting where teamwork and leadership is imperative, however, the literature to date is mostly discipline (nursing or medical) specific. This scoping review aimed to map what is known about nurses' and physicians' conceptions of leadership in the ED to understand similarities, differences, and opportunities for leadership development and research. METHOD Guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute approach, and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) Guidelines, a systematic search of three electronic databases was performed. The Mixed Methods Assessment Tool was used for quality appraisal of included articles. RESULTS In total, 37 articles were included. Four key findings emerged: 1) leadership was rarely explicitly defined; 2) nurse leaders tended to be characterised as agents of continuity whilst physician leaders tended to be characterised as agents of change and continuity; 3) the clarification of expectations from nurse leaders was more evident than expectations from physician leaders; and 4) leadership discourse tended to be traditional rather than contemporary. CONCLUSION Despite the proliferation of studies into ED nurse, physician and interprofessional leadership, opportunities exist to integrate learnings from other sectors to strengthen the development of current and next generation of ED leaders.
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- Andrew Rixon
- Department of Business Strategy and Innovation - Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
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- Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; Department of Emergency Medicine, Gold Coast Health, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; Department of Emergency Medicine, Gold Coast Health, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Gold Coast Health, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Gold Coast Health, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- QEII Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Management and Marketing, Swinburne Business School, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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Shams-Vahdati N, Shams Vahdati S, Samad-Soltani T. Design and evaluation of collaborative decision-making application for patient care in the emergency department. Health Sci Rep 2024; 7:e1931. [PMID: 38410500 PMCID: PMC10895157 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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Background and Aims Collaboration has become a crucial element of effective healthcare delivery in the emergency department (ED). In high-pressure environments, healthcare providers can prioritize patients by consulting with other specialists to gain diverse perspectives and arrive at a shared understanding of the best course of action. It was conducted for the purpose of designing and evaluating the collaborative decision-making application for patient care in the ED. Methods The present applied research study was conducted between April 1, 2021 and May 31, 2023 at Imam Reza Hospital of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. The study was conducted in three phases: exploration, development, and evaluation, utilizing modern technologies such as Flutter and Node.js to design and program the application. The effectiveness of the system was evaluated using established measures, including the think-aloud protocol, user experience questionnaire, and Likert-scale questionnaires developed by Ghadri et al. Results The average scale for attractiveness was 2.03, perspicuity was 2.90, efficiency was 2.40, dependability was 1.93, stimulation was 2.48, and novelty was 2.78. Additionally, 71% of physicians gave a very good rating to the accessibility of necessary information at any time, motivation to use the system for accessing information, usefulness of the system compared to the time spent using it throughout the day. Furthermore, 57% of physicians gave a very positive rating to sharing information and knowledge, ease of using the search function and accessing the system, user control and monitoring, free access to the system, and support from colleagues and system users. Conclusion The study suggests that introducing Information and Communication Technology such as medical apps can improve healthcare delivery by streamlining patient care, promoting effective teamwork, and reducing medical errors and treatment delays.
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- Neda Shams-Vahdati
- Department of Health Information Technology, School of Management and Medical Informatics Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
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- Emergency and Trauma Care Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
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- Department of Health Information Technology, School of Management and Medical Informatics Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
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