BACKGROUND The emergency department plays a crucial role in providing acute care to patients.Nursing interventions in this setting are essential for improving the continuity of care,enhancing patients’self-care abili...BACKGROUND The emergency department plays a crucial role in providing acute care to patients.Nursing interventions in this setting are essential for improving the continuity of care,enhancing patients’self-care abilities,and reducing psychological symp-toms.AIM To evaluate the effect of nursing interventions in the emergency department on these indicators in an emergency department.METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 120 patients admitted to the emergency department between January 2022 and May 2023.The patients were divided into two groups:The control group(conventional nursing intervention)and the observation group(conventional nursing intervention+emergency department nursing intervention).The two groups were compared regarding continuity of care,self-care ability,psychological symptoms,and satisfaction with care.RESULTS The emergency department nursing interventions significantly improved the continuity of care,enhanced patients’self-care abilities,and reduced psycho-logical symptoms such as anxiety and depression.CONCLUSION Nursing interventions in the emergency department positively impact continuity of care,self-care,and psychological symptoms.However,it is important to acknowledge the limitations of this study,including the small number of studies,variable methodological quality,and the heterogeneity of the study population.Future research should address these limitations and further explore the effects of different types of nursing interventions in the emergency department.Additionally,efforts should be made to enhance the application and evaluation of these interventions in clinical practice.展开更多
BACKGROUND:In Shenzhen,the Emergency Medical Service(EMS) system has been in service since 1997.This study aims to examine the operation of Shenzhen 120 EMS center and to identify the reasons of calling EMS.METHODS:In...BACKGROUND:In Shenzhen,the Emergency Medical Service(EMS) system has been in service since 1997.This study aims to examine the operation of Shenzhen 120 EMS center and to identify the reasons of calling EMS.METHODS:In this retrospective quantitative descriptive study,the data from the Shenzhen 120 EMS registry in 2011 were analyzed.RESULTS:Shenzhen 120 EMS center is a communication command center.When the number of 120 are dialed,it is forwarded to the closest appropriate hospital for ambulance dispatch.In2011,the Shenzhen 120 EMS center received 153 160 ambulance calls,with an average of 420 calls per day.Calling emergency services was mainly due to traffic accidents.Trauma and other acute diseases constituted a majority of ambulance transports.The adult patients aged 15-60 years are the principal users of EMS.There are no recognized 'paramedic' doctors and nurses.The pre-hospital emergency service is under the operation of emergency departments of hospitals.Shenzhen at present does not have specialized pre-hospital training for doctors and nurses in posttrauma management.Moreover,specialized pre-hospital training,financial support,and public health education on proper use of EMS should be emphasized.CONCLUSION:The Shenzhen 120 EMS center has its own epidemiology characteristics.Traumatic injury and traffic accident are the main reasons for calling ambulance service.In-depth study emphasizing the distribution and characteristics of trauma patients is crucial to the future development of EMS.展开更多
Background:The backup nurses are created to meet emergencies in the case of inadequate nursing staff and emergency circumstances,and there are no clear definitions of the core competencies for training and evaluation ...Background:The backup nurses are created to meet emergencies in the case of inadequate nursing staff and emergency circumstances,and there are no clear definitions of the core competencies for training and evaluation of backup nurses in the acute care hospitals in China.Methods:This study used a modified Delphi process where an initial list of potential competencies is established following a framework of training need analysis(TNA),literature review,and focus groups.This process generated as a list of 47 core competencies,which is presented to an expert panel(n=20)for consideration in two rounds.Results:As determined by the survey,a combination of 26 core competencies in three specified categories is identified:professional practice ability,critical thinking ability,and interpersonal skills.A total of 154.99 h is required to complete all 26 core competencies,and each item has a corresponding evaluation method.Conclusions:The core competencies provide a scientific basis for the hospital nursing managers to train and evaluate backup nurses,and it may ensure consistency in standards across the country.展开更多
The implementation of value based purchasing will bring major changes to the delivery of health care in the United States. This effort is being led by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Medicaid...The implementation of value based purchasing will bring major changes to the delivery of health care in the United States. This effort is being led by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Medicaid and private insurance plans are developing similar programs. These programs reflect a change in pay or incentives in the direction of primary and ambulatory care at the community level. This study described the use of nursing case management as a tool for monitoring and coordinating the impact of value based programs at the community level. It suggested that, under these programs, nursing case management can contribute to reduction of hospital admissions/discharges, emergency department visits, and hospital readmissions. This can be accomplished through monitoring of utilization levels for these indicators. These are major objectives of MACRA and related programs. The study also suggested that nursing case management can contribute to the development of new programs, such as Complex Care, as a means of reaching these objectives. The study included estimates of the costs and benefits of using case management to reduce hospital admissions for low severity of illness patients at the community level. It suggested that the service can provide important opportunities for health planning and development in this area.展开更多
目的检索并总结急诊科护士参与临终照护(end-of-lifecare,EoLC)相关沟通策略的最佳证据。方法确立循证问题,依据“6S”证据模型,自上而下计算机检索UpToDate、BMJ最佳临床实践、英国国家卫生与临床优化研究所指南网、加拿大安大略注册...目的检索并总结急诊科护士参与临终照护(end-of-lifecare,EoLC)相关沟通策略的最佳证据。方法确立循证问题,依据“6S”证据模型,自上而下计算机检索UpToDate、BMJ最佳临床实践、英国国家卫生与临床优化研究所指南网、加拿大安大略注册护士协会网站、国际指南网、澳大利亚乔安娜布里格斯研究所(Joanna Briggs Institute,JBI)循证卫生保健中心数据库、CochraneLibrary、PubMed、Web of Science、Embase、CINAHL、万方数据库、中国知网、维普数据库、中国生物医学文献数据库、医脉通等数据库及网站中关于急诊护士参与临终照护沟通策略的相关文献,包括临床决策、实践指南、证据总结、专家共识、系统评价。检索时间为建库至2023年3月。由2名经过循证医学培训的研究人员采用JBI循证卫生保健中心的文献评价标准和证据分级系统,进行文献质量评价及证据级别评定,并根据主题进行证据提取、归纳和汇总。结果最终纳入10篇文献,包括指南2篇、临床决策3篇、系统评价5篇,总结出29条证据。结论急诊护士参与临终照护沟通策略的最佳证据总结形成过程严谨、科学,具有一定的临床实用性,急诊医护人员需结合文化背景、临床情境、患者意见,为临终患者提供针对性的临终照护服务。展开更多
基金This study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University.
文摘BACKGROUND The emergency department plays a crucial role in providing acute care to patients.Nursing interventions in this setting are essential for improving the continuity of care,enhancing patients’self-care abilities,and reducing psychological symp-toms.AIM To evaluate the effect of nursing interventions in the emergency department on these indicators in an emergency department.METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 120 patients admitted to the emergency department between January 2022 and May 2023.The patients were divided into two groups:The control group(conventional nursing intervention)and the observation group(conventional nursing intervention+emergency department nursing intervention).The two groups were compared regarding continuity of care,self-care ability,psychological symptoms,and satisfaction with care.RESULTS The emergency department nursing interventions significantly improved the continuity of care,enhanced patients’self-care abilities,and reduced psycho-logical symptoms such as anxiety and depression.CONCLUSION Nursing interventions in the emergency department positively impact continuity of care,self-care,and psychological symptoms.However,it is important to acknowledge the limitations of this study,including the small number of studies,variable methodological quality,and the heterogeneity of the study population.Future research should address these limitations and further explore the effects of different types of nursing interventions in the emergency department.Additionally,efforts should be made to enhance the application and evaluation of these interventions in clinical practice.
文摘BACKGROUND:In Shenzhen,the Emergency Medical Service(EMS) system has been in service since 1997.This study aims to examine the operation of Shenzhen 120 EMS center and to identify the reasons of calling EMS.METHODS:In this retrospective quantitative descriptive study,the data from the Shenzhen 120 EMS registry in 2011 were analyzed.RESULTS:Shenzhen 120 EMS center is a communication command center.When the number of 120 are dialed,it is forwarded to the closest appropriate hospital for ambulance dispatch.In2011,the Shenzhen 120 EMS center received 153 160 ambulance calls,with an average of 420 calls per day.Calling emergency services was mainly due to traffic accidents.Trauma and other acute diseases constituted a majority of ambulance transports.The adult patients aged 15-60 years are the principal users of EMS.There are no recognized 'paramedic' doctors and nurses.The pre-hospital emergency service is under the operation of emergency departments of hospitals.Shenzhen at present does not have specialized pre-hospital training for doctors and nurses in posttrauma management.Moreover,specialized pre-hospital training,financial support,and public health education on proper use of EMS should be emphasized.CONCLUSION:The Shenzhen 120 EMS center has its own epidemiology characteristics.Traumatic injury and traffic accident are the main reasons for calling ambulance service.In-depth study emphasizing the distribution and characteristics of trauma patients is crucial to the future development of EMS.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Bureau of Panyu District,Guangzhou,China (No. 2014-Z03-61)
文摘Background:The backup nurses are created to meet emergencies in the case of inadequate nursing staff and emergency circumstances,and there are no clear definitions of the core competencies for training and evaluation of backup nurses in the acute care hospitals in China.Methods:This study used a modified Delphi process where an initial list of potential competencies is established following a framework of training need analysis(TNA),literature review,and focus groups.This process generated as a list of 47 core competencies,which is presented to an expert panel(n=20)for consideration in two rounds.Results:As determined by the survey,a combination of 26 core competencies in three specified categories is identified:professional practice ability,critical thinking ability,and interpersonal skills.A total of 154.99 h is required to complete all 26 core competencies,and each item has a corresponding evaluation method.Conclusions:The core competencies provide a scientific basis for the hospital nursing managers to train and evaluate backup nurses,and it may ensure consistency in standards across the country.
文摘The implementation of value based purchasing will bring major changes to the delivery of health care in the United States. This effort is being led by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Medicaid and private insurance plans are developing similar programs. These programs reflect a change in pay or incentives in the direction of primary and ambulatory care at the community level. This study described the use of nursing case management as a tool for monitoring and coordinating the impact of value based programs at the community level. It suggested that, under these programs, nursing case management can contribute to reduction of hospital admissions/discharges, emergency department visits, and hospital readmissions. This can be accomplished through monitoring of utilization levels for these indicators. These are major objectives of MACRA and related programs. The study also suggested that nursing case management can contribute to the development of new programs, such as Complex Care, as a means of reaching these objectives. The study included estimates of the costs and benefits of using case management to reduce hospital admissions for low severity of illness patients at the community level. It suggested that the service can provide important opportunities for health planning and development in this area.
文摘目的检索并总结急诊科护士参与临终照护(end-of-lifecare,EoLC)相关沟通策略的最佳证据。方法确立循证问题,依据“6S”证据模型,自上而下计算机检索UpToDate、BMJ最佳临床实践、英国国家卫生与临床优化研究所指南网、加拿大安大略注册护士协会网站、国际指南网、澳大利亚乔安娜布里格斯研究所(Joanna Briggs Institute,JBI)循证卫生保健中心数据库、CochraneLibrary、PubMed、Web of Science、Embase、CINAHL、万方数据库、中国知网、维普数据库、中国生物医学文献数据库、医脉通等数据库及网站中关于急诊护士参与临终照护沟通策略的相关文献,包括临床决策、实践指南、证据总结、专家共识、系统评价。检索时间为建库至2023年3月。由2名经过循证医学培训的研究人员采用JBI循证卫生保健中心的文献评价标准和证据分级系统,进行文献质量评价及证据级别评定,并根据主题进行证据提取、归纳和汇总。结果最终纳入10篇文献,包括指南2篇、临床决策3篇、系统评价5篇,总结出29条证据。结论急诊护士参与临终照护沟通策略的最佳证据总结形成过程严谨、科学,具有一定的临床实用性,急诊医护人员需结合文化背景、临床情境、患者意见,为临终患者提供针对性的临终照护服务。
