Exploring the effects of emergency department crowding on emergency nurses
Literature review on the effects of crowding on ED nurses’ workload and well-being
26 Sep 2024
Clinical
Our clinical nursing articles aim to inform and educate nurse practitioners and students. This is achieved through the publication of peer-reviewed, evidence-based, relevant and topical articles.
Exploring the benefits and limitations of using telemedicine in unscheduled care
Literature review to determine how telemedicine affects patient care
16 Sep 2024
Role of prophylactic antibiotics in treating patients presenting with dog bites
A review showed that evidence on using prophylactic antibiotics for dog bite wounds is contradictory
28 Aug 2024
Understanding body fluid balance, dehydration and intravenous fluid therapy
Identifying and treating dehydration, which can occur as a result of many conditions
09 Jul 2024
Open access
Understanding demographics, training and decision-making practices of UK triage nurses
Considering safer staffing levels and greater nurse welfare support in emergency departments
23 May 2024
Characteristics and outcomes of people in suicidal crisis at two emergency departments
A service evaluation found prevention strategies should encourage nurses to address gaps in support
14 May 2024
Experiences of healthcare professionals when breaking bad news in major trauma care
Challenges include a suitable place to talk, building rapport and setting realistic expectations
08 May 2024
A strategic solution to preventing the harm associated with ambulance handover delays
Preventing risks associated with immediate handovers and improving patient experiences
30 Apr 2024
Improving suicide risk screening in the emergency department
Learn about the use of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Risk Scale
26 Mar 2024
Developing a major trauma course and coaching programme for ward nurses
A bespoke course is helping to increase nurses’ competence when caring for patients with complex trauma
20 Feb 2024
Reducing the burden on ambulance services and EDs: a mental health initiative
How mental health professionals worked with 999 call centre clinical support in Wales
13 Feb 2024
Nitrous oxide tank cold burn to forearm: case study and discussion of the literature
N2O burn presentations are increasingly common in EDs, pointing to need for more formal care...
25 Jan 2024
Using body-worn cameras in emergency departments: a pilot project
A rise in violence at one trust prompted the introduction of body-worn cameras
11 Jan 2024
Improving care for patients who experience miscarriage in emergency departments
A practice innovation to improve care and increase nurses' confidence in breaking bad...
28 Nov 2023
Enhancing the nutritional care of older people by recording actual body weight
A quality improvement project showed a simple intervention of relocating scales had a...
24 Oct 2023
Supporting nurses in acute and emergency care settings to speak up
How nurses can overcome barriers to raising concerns with senior clinicians in acute and...
19 Sep 2023