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AlZahrani R, Al Thobaity A, Saleh MSM. Identifying the obstacles facing emergency nurses regarding treating CTAS1 and CTAS2 in Saudi Arabia. BMC Emerg Med 2024; 24:123. [PMID: 39020274 PMCID: PMC11256410 DOI: 10.1186/s12873-024-01044-4] [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: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Emergency nurses play a pivotal role in delivering efficient emergency healthcare, yet they often encounter numerous challenges, especially while managing life-threatening cases, impacting both their well-being and patient satisfaction. This study seeks to identify the prevalent challenges faced by these nurses in Saudi hospitals when handling Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS1 and CTAS2) cases, with the aim of mitigating or managing these issues in the future. METHODS This study incorporated a mixed-method approach to identify obstacles in Emergency Department (ED) nursing treatment of CTAS1 and CTAS2 cases in two major Saudi Arabian hospitals. The research began with qualitative focus group interviews with expert ED nurses, followed by a quantitative survey to measure and explore relationships among the qualitative findings. Data analysis leveraged qualitative thematic analysis and principal component analysis, ensuring rigorous examination and validation of data to drive meaningful conclusions. FINDINGS From expert interviews, key challenges for emergency nurses were identified, including resource management, communication, training compliance, and psychological factors. A survey of 172 nurses further distilled these into five major issues: patient care management, handling critical cases, administration support, patient care delay, and stress from patients' families. CONCLUSION Through a mixed-method approach, this study pinpoints five pivotal challenges confronting emergency nurses in Saudi hospitals. These encompass difficulties in patient care management, the psychological toll of handling critical cases, inadequate administrative support, delays due to extended patient stays, and the stress induced by the presence of patients' families, all of which significantly impede emergency department efficiency and compromise nurse well-being.
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- Rawan AlZahrani
- King Faisal Medical Complex, Ministry of Health, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing at Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Science, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia.
- Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Alsharqia, Egypt.
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Tjan TE, Wong LY, Rixon A. Conflict in emergency medicine: A systematic review. Acad Emerg Med 2024; 31:538-546. [PMID: 38415363 DOI: 10.1111/acem.14874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND The emergency department (ED) is a demanding and time-pressured environment where doctors must navigate numerous team interactions. Conflicts between health care professionals frequently arise in these settings. We aim to synthesize the individual-, team-, and systemic-level factors that contribute to conflict between clinicians within the ED and explore strategies and opportunities for future research. METHODS Online databases PubMed and Web of Science were systematically searched for relevant peer-reviewed journal articles in English with keywords relating to "conflict" and "emergency department," yielding a total of 29 articles. RESULTS Narrative analysis showed that conflict often occurred during referrals or admissions from ED to inpatient or admitting units. Individual-level contributors to conflict include a lack of trust in ED workup and staff inexperience. Team-level contributors include perceptions of bias between groups, patient complexity, communication errors, and difference in practice. Systems-level contributors include high workload/time pressures, ambiguities around patient responsibility, power imbalances, and workplace culture. Among identified solutions to mitigate conflict are better communication training, standardizing admission guidelines, and improving interdepartmental relationships. CONCLUSIONS In emergency medicine, conflict is common and occurs at multiple levels, reflecting the complex interface of tasks and relationships within ED.
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- Timothy Edward Tjan
- Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Emergency Department, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Business, Strategy and Innovation, Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Hetherington D, Wilson NJ, Dixon K, Murphy G. Emergency department Nurses' narratives of burnout: Changing roles and boundaries. Int Emerg Nurs 2024; 74:101439. [PMID: 38581856 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2024.101439] [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: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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PURPOSE Emergency department nurses work in rapidly changing environments, which can contribute to occupational stress. Emergency department nurses utilise diverse strategies to mediate the impact of stress on their daily lives. There is a paucity of qualitative research which explores emergency department nurses' experiences and perspectives of burnout. This study aimed to explore emergency department nurses' experiences of burnout. Further, the study considered how emergency nurses conceptualised burnout and the strategies they used to manage the professional and personal effects of burnout. PROCEDURES The COREQ research guidelines were used throughout the study from the design stage through to dissemination. Narrative inquiry was used as the underpinning theoretical framework. The researcher met individually with eight emergency department nurses from NSW hospitals to undertake a face-to-face semi-structured interview. An inductive approach was used to establish major themes within the narrative. FINDINGS Two major themes were established: experiencing conflicting emotions and trying to establish a personal sense of control. Emergency nurses felt passionate about their professional roles, yet encountered difficulties due to management structures, time constraints and a sense of underappreciation. The misalignment between their expectations and the reality of emergency department nursing, resulted in experiences of burnout such as dissatisfaction and frustrations at work. Consequently, these nurses adopted diverse strategies within both their professional and personal domains. PRINCIPAL CONCLUSIONS The conclusions of this study are transferable to a variety of acute health services. Health service management have a role to promote a positive workplace culture for nurses, which advocates for home life balance. This will support nurses to construct clear boundaries between professional identity and their personal lives.
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- Debbie Hetherington
- Master of Research (MRes), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Australia.
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Farokhzadian J, Shahrbabaki PM, Farahmandnia H, Eskici GT, Goki FS. Exploring the consequences of nurses' involvement in disaster response: findings from a qualitative content analysis study. BMC Emerg Med 2024; 24:74. [PMID: 38679695 PMCID: PMC11057086 DOI: 10.1186/s12873-024-00994-z] [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: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The presence of nurses during disasters can lead to many consequences. Understanding the nurses' experiences of these consequences can provide valuable insights. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore the experiences of Iranian nurses regarding the consequences they faced when being present during disasters. METHODS This qualitative descriptive study employed a content analysis approach to examine the topic at hand. 20 nurses working in the emergency units of Kerman hospitals were selected through purposive sampling. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect the data. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis proposed by Graneheim and Lundman. MAXQDA 10 was used to manage data. RESULTS After analysis of the interviews, two main categories were identified: overlapping of job frustrations and acquiring experience in difficult conditions. The main category of acquiring experience in difficult conditions comprised the following subcategories: improved quality of care, experience and dedication in fulfilling the role, reduced stress, occupational motivation and enthusiasm, increased self-confidence, and improved social status. On the other hand, the category of overlapping of job frustrations also consisted of the subcategories of physical strength deterioration, psychological and emotional distress, discontinued from supports, feelings of hopelessness, increased exposure to violence and aggression, and occurrence of family problems. CONCLUSION Being present during disasters and obtaining the necessary competencies can have positive consequences that serve as turning points in the personal and professional growth of nurses. Additionally, favorable outcomes can help nurses cope with adverse circumstances. Managers can utilize the findings of this study to develop strategies aimed at reducing negative outcomes and enhancing positive ones among nurses during disasters.
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- Health in Disasters and Emergencies Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Health in Disasters and Emergencies Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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Wang Y, Zhang Q, Li S, Jin Y. The psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the stressor scale for emergency nurses. Australas Emerg Care 2023; 26:179-183. [PMID: 36328938 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2022.10.005] [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: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Emergency nurses are experienced specific stress factors. To evaluate stressors of emergency nurses effectively is useful to improve quality of nursing care. This study aimed to translate the stressor scale for emergency nurses into Chinese (C-SSEN) and carry out the reliability and validity test among Chinese emergency nurses. METHODS A total of 358 emergency nurses from four hospitals in Tianjin, Henan, and Shandong province of China are recruited through a convenience sampling. The C-SSEN was translated into Chinese applying a classic 'forward-backward' translation method. Reliability (internal consistency, test-retest reliability) and validity (content validity, construct validity) were assessed. RESULTS The final version of C-SSEN was rated by the expert panel, indicating good content validity (I-CVI ≥ 0.83, S-CVI = 0.96). The scale had satisfactory content validity, internal consistency (Cronbach's α coefficient = 0.958), and test-retest reliability (intra-class correlation coefficient = 0.824). CONCLUSION The C-SSEN is a useful and reliable scale to evaluate stressors among emergency nurses.
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- Yuxin Wang
- Graduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Nursing, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China.
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Al-Ghabeesh SH, Thabet A, Rayan A, Abu-Snieneh HM. Qualitative study of challenges facing emergency departments nurses in Jordan. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14141. [PMID: 36938388 PMCID: PMC10015203 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14141] [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: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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Worldwide, nurses employed in the Emergency Department (ED) face many challenges that negatively influence their well-being and ability to provide high-quality patient care. Previous researchers have investigated these challenges regarding their causes, consequences, and how to deal with them. However, most of the previous research addressed these challenges using quantitative research. The current study is the first qualitative study that examined these challenges in the Jordanian context. A descriptive naturalistic qualitative design was used to explore the most critical challenges facing nurses employed in the ED and described the suggested solutions for these challenges from nurses' perspectives. Ten registered nurses employed in the most prominent ED in Jordan were selected through purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. Thematic analysis technique was used to analyze data. Six main themes emerged: the definition of challenge, challenges facing registered nurses in the emergency department (five sub-themes), preventive measurements, possible solutions (five sub-themes), effects of the challenges (two sub-themes), and future challenges. The outcomes of this study could be integrated into the educational curricula to prepare new nurses to deal with these challenges in the future after graduation and contribute to finding solutions and solving some significant problems facing registered nurses in the ED. The hospital administrators and the policymakers should develop effective interventions to overcome the challenges facing nurses in the ED to ensure a better work environment and high-quality patient care.
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- Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Faculty of Nursing, Amman, Jordan
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- Zarqa University, Faculty of Nursing, Zarqa, Jordan
- Corresponding author.
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BACKGROUND This study's main purpose is to evaluate the stress level among emergency nurses systematically. METHODS Adhering to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines, nine databases, including PubMed, Cochrane, web of science, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, and China biomedical literature service system, were searched to collect cross-sectional studies on emergency nurses. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted the data, and evaluated the risk of bias in the included studies. RESULTS From 2655 studies, 21 cross-sectional studies were included, including 4293 subjects. Meta-analysis showed that the incidence of low-level stress was 0.21% (95% CI [0.18-0.24]), the incidence of middle-level stress was 0.46% (95% CI [0.33-0.58]), and the incidence of high-level stress was 0.32% (95% CI [0.22-0.41]), which is mainly at the medium level. CONCLUSION This review identified the stress level of emergency nurses mainly at the medium level. This result makes nursing administrators pay more attention to the mental health problems of emergency nurses and actively take measures to promote the physical and mental health of emergency nurses and further promote the development of the nursing profession.
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- Jiao Jiaru
- School of nursing, Inner Mongolia medical university, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- School of nursing, Inner Mongolia medical university, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of Emergency, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, China
- * Correspondence: Hao Wennv, Department of Emergency, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, No. 1 Tongdao North Road, Huimin District, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010050, China (e-mail: )
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Bordignon M, Marziale MHP, Sutherland MA, Monteiro I. Factors related to work ability among nursing professionals from urgent and emergency care units: A cross-sectional study. Work 2022; 74:673-683. [PMID: 36278388 DOI: 10.3233/wor-211300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nursing professionals are on the front line of health systems in Brazil as well as worldwide. Studies on the work ability of nursing professionals are especially relevant as care demands increase and health care workforce shortages are expected. As the population of Brazil ages, the need for nursing care will increase. OBJECTIVE To identify levels and predictors of work ability among Brazilian nursing professionals. METHODS A cross-sectional study with 267 nursing professionals (72 nurses and 195 nursing technicians and nursing auxiliary) from public emergency and urgent care units was conducted. Measures included the following: Work Ability Index; Questionnaire of Socio-demographics, Lifestyle and Work and Health Aspects; and Violence at Work questionnaire. Generalized linear regression and Poisson models were used for data analysis. RESULTS The mean work ability was 40.4 (range: 22 to 49). Almost 79.6% (n = 211) of participants reported good or excellent work ability, and 20.4% (n = 54) reported moderate or poor work ability. Better perceptions of health and job satisfaction, absence of health issues (past 15 days), lower stress levels, and having a partner were associated with better work ability. Victims of workplace violence were less likely to have good or excellent work ability than non-victims (prevalence ratio = 0.80; 95% CI 0.72 to 0.90). Professionals with cumulative experiences of workplace violence were less likely to report better work ability. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of good or excellent work ability was 79.6%. Our findings indicate that the following factors are predictors of work ability: self-reported perception of health, health issues in the last 15 days, workplace violence, job satisfaction, stress, and marital status.
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development (PAHO), College of Nursing, University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Work and Health Research Group, Faculty of Nursing, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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AlShatarat M, Rayan A, Eshah NF, Baqeas MH, Jaber MJ, ALBashtawy M. Triage Knowledge and Practice and Associated Factors Among Emergency Department Nurses. SAGE Open Nurs 2022; 8:23779608221130588. [PMID: 36213615 PMCID: PMC9536099 DOI: 10.1177/23779608221130588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Objective The study aims at assessing the triage knowledge and practices and their associated factors among emergency department nurses employed in King Fahad Medical City (KFMC), Saudi Arabia. Method The study employed a cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational design. Data collection was carried out from February 11, 2021, until April 27, 2021. The study included all emergency department nurses who were working in the KFMC during the data collection period and excluded those who were on leave at the time of data collection. A self-reported questionnaire with adequate validity and reliability was used. Statistical analysis was performed using the IBM SPSS Version 25 employing descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation test. Results A total of 147 emergency department nurses completed the study. Participants demonstrated generally high levels of triage knowledge and triage practice. However, knowledge deficit and incorrect practice related to some aspects were noted. There were no significant differences in triage knowledge and practice according to participants’ demographics including gender, job title, qualification, emergency nursing training, and previous training in triage (P > 0.05). Most participants (n = 141, 95.9%) had access to their triage systems and the majority (n = 79, 53.7%) utilize triage systems on a daily basis. Half said that only professional nurses performed the triage role (n = 69, 46.9%). There was a significant positive relationship between triage knowledge and practice (r = 0.486, P < 0.01). Conclusion The respondents had a high level of triage knowledge and practice. However, they have some areas of knowledge deficit and some deficiencies in the conversion of their knowledge into practice. The study recommends the development of further training and education in emergency nursing to address knowledge deficits and incorrect triage practices.
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- Faculty of Nursing, Zarqa University, Al-Zarqa, Jordan,Ahmad Rayan, Faculty of Nursing/Zarqa University, Faculty of Nursing. Al-Zarqa, Jordan.
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- Faculty of Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Al al-Bayt University, Al-Mafraq, Jordan
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Professional Self-Concept, Job Stress, and Triage Competency Among Emergency Nurses: Secondary Data Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Survey. J Emerg Nurs 2022; 48:288-298. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jen.2022.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Jiang Y, Hu B, Tu B, Zhuang Q. Late-onset PTSD and coping strategies for frontline nurses during the COVID-19 epidemic in China. Nurs Open 2021; 8:3055-3064. [PMID: 34392610 PMCID: PMC8441903 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Aim To evaluate the late‐onset post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) situation, coping strategies and social supports for frontline clinical nurses 6 months after involvement in fighting against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) outbreak in China. Design A cross‐sectional design. Methods We recently randomly distributed a questionnaire online to Chinese nurses who had taken care of COVID‐19 patients since the end of January 2020. The questionnaire was made up of three professional scales, the impact of event scale‐revised, simplified coping style questionnaire and social support rating scale included. Results The general prevalence of late‐onset PTSD among frontline nurses was 88.19%. Nurses who worked in Hubei Province (the kindle place of the COVID‐19 outbreak) showed lower risk of late‐onset PTSD symptoms than those who did not. We also found that positive coping strategies were correlated with less late‐onset PTSD symptoms. Meanwhile, getting more social supports could help these nurses to obtain positive coping strategies.
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- Yongfang Jiang
- Transplantation Center, The 3rd Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Infectious Diseases, The 2nd Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Transplantation Center, The 3rd Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Research Center on Transplantation Medicine of National Health Ministry, Changsha, China
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- Transplantation Center, The 3rd Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Research Center on Transplantation Medicine of National Health Ministry, Changsha, China
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Pennbrant S, Dåderman A. Job demands, work engagement and job turnover intentions among registered nurses: Explained by work-family private life inference. Work 2021; 68:1157-1169. [PMID: 33867375 DOI: 10.3233/wor-213445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The job demands on nurses have increased. Conflict between work life and family life may lead to stress and lower work engagement. Consequently, nurses may choose a different career path or leave the profession. OBJECTIVE Examine the extent to which perceived job demands (interpersonal conflicts at work and workload), work engagement, work-family conflict and family-work conflict are associated with turnover intentions, and examine a possible moderating effect of work-family conflict on the relationship between the intention to leave the nursing profession, job demands and work engagement. METHODS Cross-sectional study using Hobfoll's Conservation of Resources theory. Data were collected from a sample of 807 registered nurses (RNs) from western Sweden. Tests of moderation were conducted using the PROCESS software macro developed by Andrew F. Hayes. RESULTS Work-family conflict was a significant moderator in the relationship between the intentions to leave the nursing profession and work engagement as well as interpersonal conflicts at work. Low work engagement, high work-family conflict and high job demands intensify turnover intentions in well-educated and well-experienced nurses. CONCLUSIONS The results imply that work-family conflict has a greater impact when RNs experience lower work engagement. In other words, higher motivation implies a lower moderation effect of work-family conflict. Managers should promote a positive working climate by listening to and providing nurses with opportunities to develop their skills. By so doing, managers can gain better understanding of nurses' resources, knowledge and work situation, thus strengthening nurses' confidence and ability to practice their profession.
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- Sandra Pennbrant
- Department of Health Sciences, Division of Nursing, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Studies, Division of Psychology, Education and Sociology, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden
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Shin GW, Lee Y, Park T, Cho I, Yun MH, Bahn S, Lee JH. Investigation of usability problems of electronic medical record systems in the emergency department. Work 2021; 72:221-238. [PMID: 34120924 DOI: 10.3233/wor-205262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the benefits of using electronic medical record (EMR) systems, existing studies show that many healthcare providers are uncertain regarding their usability. The usability issues of these systems decrease their efficiency, discourage clinicians, and cause dissatisfaction among patients, which may result in safety risks and harm. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to collect and analyze EMR system usability problems from actual users. Practical user interface guidelines were presented based on the medical practices of these users. METHODS Employing an online questionnaire with a seven-point Likert scale, usability issues of EMR systems were collected from 200 emergency department healthcare providers (103 physicians (medical doctors) and 97 nurses) from South Korea. RESULTS The most common usability problem among the physicians and nurses was generating in-patient selection. This pertained to the difficulty in finding the required information on-screen because of poor visibility and a lack of distinctiveness. CONCLUSIONS The major problems of EMR systems and their causes were identified. It is recommended that intensive visual enhancement of EMR system interfaces should be implemented to support user tasks. By providing a better understanding of the current usability problems among medical practitioners, the results of this study can be useful for developing EMR systems with increased effectiveness and efficiency.
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- Gee Won Shin
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul
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- Department of Information Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul
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- Department of Industrial & Information Systems Engineering, Soongsil University, Seoul
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- Nursing Department, Inha University, Incheon
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul
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- Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin
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- Department of Information Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul.,Department of Emergency Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Decision-making in highly stressful emergencies: The interactive effects of trait emotional intelligence. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-019-00231-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Sabina Staempfli
- At the University of British Columbia (Canada), Sabina Staempfli is currently pursuing a PhD degree. At Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada, Kimberley Lamarche is an associate professor and NP program director and Beth Perry is a professor
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Elder EG, Johnston A, Wallis M, Crilly J. Work-based strategies/interventions to ameliorate stressors and foster coping for clinical staff working in emergency departments: a scoping review of the literature. Australas Emerg Care 2020; 23:181-192. [PMID: 32680722 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2020.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Exposure to occupational stressors is an issue for staff working in emergency departments, managers and health services. The aim of this review was to identify, map, and synthesise the range and scope of current evidence for work-based strategies or interventions used in emergency departments to reduce occupational stressors and/or improve staff coping. METHODS The framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley guided this review. A search of CINAHL, MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane and PsycINFO databases from January 2007 to June 2019 was applied. A total of thirty-one articles were included in this review. Quality appraisal was undertaken. RESULTS Exposure to or impact of occupational stress and workplace violence were common foci. A range of outcomes (such as burnout levels, stress levels and quality of life) were measured in the included studies. All studies demonstrated some improvement in outcomes measured although most were evaluated for relatively short duration. Quality of evidence varied. CONCLUSION Strategies ranging from mindfulness to organisational redesign have been trialed to diminish stress and enhance coping of emergency department staff. Understanding the effectiveness of strategies is an important early step in improving the working environment for emergency department clinicians in an evidence-informed manner. Such information may be of use to managers to inform decision making regarding the most appropriate strategy to implement in their emergency department.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South, United Kingdom; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia; School of Nursing Midwifery and Social Work, University of Queensland Woollongabba, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia; School of Nursing Midwifery and Paramedicine, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia; Department of Emergency Medicine, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service
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Chegini Z, Janati A, Afkhami M, Behjat M, Shariful Islam SM. A comparative study on patient safety culture among emergency nurses in the public and private hospitals of Tabriz, Iran. Nurs Open 2020; 7:768-775. [PMID: 32257264 PMCID: PMC7113497 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Aim To appraise patient safety culture in emergency departments of Iranian public and private hospitals. Design A comparative cross-sectional survey design was used. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted from January-March 2019. For data collection, the Hospital Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC) questionnaire was employed. The study sample comprised 256 participants. Independent t test and analysis of variance were performed to report the mean differences in total patient safety culture perception according to the participants' characteristics and according to hospital ownership. Results There was no significant difference in overall perceptions of patient safety culture in public and private sectors (2.94 vs. 2.84, p > .05). There are no solid areas regarding patient safety found neither in public nor in private sectors. Out of 12 dimensions of patient safety culture, different perceptions of nurses working in public and private hospitals belonged to "Organizational learning" (t = 2.13, p = .034) and "Handoffs and transitions" (t = 2.91, p = .004). Regarding the participants' characteristics, no significant difference was observed as to the perspectives of nurses on patient safety culture. However, there was a meaningful difference in the attitudes of nurses working in public hospitals according to their employment status (t = 2.07, p = .039).
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- Zahra Chegini
- Iranian Center of Excellence in Health ManagementSchool of Management and Medical InformaticsTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
- Social Determinants of Health Research CenterQazvin University of Medical SciencesQazvinIran
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- Iranian Center of Excellence in Health ManagementSchool of Management and Medical InformaticsTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
- Health Services Management Research CenterTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Iranian Center of Excellence in Health ManagementSchool of Management and Medical InformaticsTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Iranian Center of Excellence in Health ManagementSchool of Management and Medical InformaticsTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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Staempfli S, Lamarche K. Top ten: A model of dominating factors influencing job satisfaction of emergency nurses. Int Emerg Nurs 2020; 49:100814. [PMID: 32046950 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2019.100814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2019] [Revised: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 11/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Increasing emergency department (ED) visits per capita, combined with an aging population and ongoing budgetary constraints in Canada's health care system necessitate continuous improvements to ensure that patients remain safe and continue to receive high quality care. Addressing ED nursing job satisfaction is a cost-effective way of improving safety and quality of hospital care. METHODS A scoping literature review was conducted to examine the breadth of job satisfaction literature and identify the factors that specifically influence the job satisfaction of ED nurses. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION A review of 161 journal articles revealed 34 articles fitting the inclusion criteria, which were included in the final analysis. There were ten predominant factors that allowed for workplace interventions, including six that did not achieve consensus. The ten factors are presented in the form of a practical model for implementation based on the Herzberg two-factor theory and the Maslow hierarchy of needs theory. CONCLUSION The model informs healthcare leaders how to pragmatically understand job satisfaction specific to ED nurses. This information in turn can be used to design interventions that increase job satisfaction while maintaining safety and quality of care.
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- Sabina Staempfli
- Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University, 1 University Drive, Athabasca, Alberta T9S 3A3, Canada.
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- Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University, 1 University Drive, Athabasca, Alberta T9S 3A3, Canada.
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Durand AC, Bompard C, Sportiello J, Michelet P, Gentile S. Stress and burnout among professionals working in the emergency department in a French university hospital: Prevalence and associated factors. Work 2019; 63:57-67. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-192908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Anne-Claire Durand
- EA 3279 – Public Health, Chronic Diseases and Quality of Life Research Unit, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care, Timone University Hospital, Marseille, France
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- Department of Occupational Medicine and Health, APHM, Groupe Hospitalier Timone, Marseille, France
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care, Timone University Hospital, Marseille, France
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- EA 3279 – Public Health, Chronic Diseases and Quality of Life Research Unit, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
- Department of Medical Assessment, La Conception University Hospital, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France
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Gorman VLA. Future Emergency Nursing Workforce: What the Evidence Is Telling Us. J Emerg Nurs 2018; 45:132-136. [PMID: 30529292 DOI: 10.1016/j.jen.2018.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2018] [Revised: 09/10/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In Australia, on any given day, there are more than 300 advertised emergency nursing positions, and this situation can be replicated in nearly every country internationally. The nursing shortage globally is known. The importance of not only why nurses specialize in the field of emergency nursing but also why they remain in the field requires an understanding of the evidence and research into nursing recruitment and retention. Leadership within the emergency department has a strong correlation to staff retention. It is hoped that, by gaining a greater understanding of the elements that influence staff retention, we will be able to lay down a strong foundation for the future of emergency nursing. METHODS This literature review used a bibliographic search as well as the author's own experience. RESULTS This article presents the key factors that have impact on emergency nursing retention: workplace environment, demands on emergency nurses, resilience, and education and training. DISCUSSION Emergency nursing recruitment and retention is a multifaceted issue that requires urgent attention to develop tools and strategies to support organizations to build a sustainable workforce. This literature review has highlighted the need for further studies to understand why emergency nurses lack the knowledge or capability for a long-term career in emergency nursing.
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Yuwanich N, Akhavan S, Nantsupawat W, Martin L, Elfström ML, Sandborgh M. Development and psychometric properties of the stressor scale for emergency nurses. Int Emerg Nurs 2018; 39:77-88. [PMID: 29409734 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2018.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2017] [Revised: 12/20/2017] [Accepted: 01/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Emergency department nurses are exposed to specific stressors and report higher stress levels than nurses in other hospital departments. This study aimed to develop and test the psychometric properties of a questionnaire-based instrument for identifying stressors for emergency department nurses. METHODS The instrument's content and face validities were examined by five experts and nurses in emergency nursing field. The test-retest reliability was examined on 30 emergency department nurses. The construct validity, including an exploratory and a confirmatory factor analysis, was tested on 405 emergency department nurses. Cronbach's alpha values and intra-class coefficients were calculated. RESULTS The instrument's content and face validities were satisfactory. The exploratory factor analysis provided a five-factor solution, whereas the confirmatory factor analysis provided a final four-factor solution with 25 items distributed among the factors Life and death situations, Patients' and families' actions and reactions, Technical and formal support, and Conflicts. The Cronbach's alpha values ranged from 0.89 to 0.93 per factor, and the intra-class correlation coefficient was 0.89, indicating good homogeneity and stability. CONCLUSIONS The instrument's content, face, and construct validities were satisfactory, and the internal consistency and test-retest reliability were good. This instrument can be useful in the management of emergency departments.
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- Nuttapol Yuwanich
- School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna-Västerås, Sweden; School of Nursing Science, Rangsit University, Thailand.
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- School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna-Västerås, Sweden.
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- School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna-Västerås, Sweden; School of Health Sciences, City, University of London, UK.
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- School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna-Västerås, Sweden.
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- School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna-Västerås, Sweden.
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Lee MR, Cha C. Emergency department nurses' experience of performing CPR in South Korea. Int Emerg Nurs 2017; 38:29-33. [PMID: 29050836 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2017.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2017] [Revised: 08/16/2017] [Accepted: 09/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Emergency Department (ED) nurses often confront unexpected cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with little information about the patients. METHODS This qualitative study explored the experience of performing CPR among ED nurses. Data collection took place between May and June 2016 using an online advertisement to recruit 17 ED nurses. Each participant was interviewed for 40-90min. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data analysis was conducted using a conventional content-analysis method. RESULTS Four themes emerged: Pressure from the urgency of the CPR, becoming sharp tempered in addressing personnel during CPR, keeping psychological conflicts of CPR patient care to oneself, and growing as an ED nurse through CPR. CONCLUSION ED nurses had anxiety about CPR, regardless of their ability to perform CPR. They also suffered psychologically afterward. ED nurses could benefit from education that promotes their competencies for CPR and support systems to alleviate their psychological distress.
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Gafni-Lachter L, Admi H, Eilon Y, Lachter J. Improving work conditions through strike: Examination of nurses' attitudes through perceptions of two physician strikes in Israel. Work 2017; 57:205-210. [PMID: 28582952 DOI: 10.3233/wor-172560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Strikes are means to influence policies related to working conditions, yet raise ethical dilemmas for healthcare workers. Nurse strikes have become more prominent around the world. OBJECTIVE To assess the change in Israeli nurses' attitudes towards strikes in light of two physician strikes that have preceded a nursing strike. METHODS An anonymous survey was administered once in 2000 (N = 106) and again in 2011 (n = 175) following 110 days of a physician strike, to assess nurses' attitudes towards the strike and resulting ethical issues. RESULTS A statistically significant change (p < 0.05) between administrations revealed that in 2011 more nurses identified striking as a legitimate mechanism, would strike under the same circumstances, and felt that collaboration with physicians persisted despite the strike. Additionally, an increasing number of nurses said that the suffering of patients due to the strike is somewhat or entirely justified, although they were faced with a difficult dilemma of loyalty to physician colleagues vs. PATIENTS Nurses reported finding ways to mitigate the suffering of patients resulting from the strike. CONCLUSIONS While patient-centered care remains nurses' first and foremost priority, findings indicate an increasing support of collective bargaining and strike to promote working conditions related to professional and public health agendas.
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- Liat Gafni-Lachter
- Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.,Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Science, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Nursing Administration, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Nursing Administration, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.,Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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