Effect of pre-hospital notification on delays and neurological outcomes in acute ischemic stroke
This study aimed to compare delay to thrombolysis therapy and neurological outcomes between SAMA-transported and self-transported patients in ischemic stroke. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - November 19, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Azra Sangari, Kobra Akhoundzadeh, Mostafa Vahedian, Ehsan Sharifipour Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

End-of-life care in emergency departments: A national cross-sectional survey of emergency care nurses
This study aimed to identify the self-reported EOL care practices of emergency care nurses and the factors influencing EOL care. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - November 17, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Jose Aquino, Julia Crilly, Kristen Ranse Source Type: research

Factors associated with time delay to angiography in acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction - A retrospective cohort study in Northern Finland
The delay of percutaneous coronary intervention increases the risk of heart failure and mortality in STEMI. The aim of this study was to examine the time intervals of EMS and the factors associated with the time delay to angiography in patients with STEMI. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - November 12, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Mia K. Aitavaara-Anttila, Heini H. Pernu, Tuuli K. Rumpunen, Jani P.O. Simil ä, Janne H. Liisanantti, Timo I. Kaakinen, Tiina M. Erkinaro, Lasse V. Raatiniemi Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Reported effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the psychological status of emergency healthcare workers: A scoping review
While literature on psychological consequences among frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) flourishes, understanding the psychological burden on this group is particularly crucial, as their exposure to COVID-19 makes them especially at high risk. We explored what is known about psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on emergency HCWs (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - November 11, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Tariq Noman M Alanazi, Lisa McKenna, Miranda Buck, Rayan Jafnan Alharbi Tags: Literature review Source Type: research

The relationship between resilience and psychological characteristics of paramedicine students
Paramedics ’ continued exposure to occupational stressors can have a detrimental effect on their psychological well-being. Resilience can provide for better coping. Understanding individual differences provides explanations why some individuals thrive while others are more at risk. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - November 3, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Rod Mason, John Roodenburg, Brett Williams Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Performance of the Simple Clinical Score (SCS) and the Rapid Emergency Medicine Score (REMS) to predict severity level and mortality rate among patients with sepsis in the emergency department
Nurses play a key role as the first line of service for patients with medical conditions and injuries in the emergency department (ED), which includes assessing patients for sepsis. The researchers evaluated tools to examine the performance of the Simple Clinical Score (SCS) and the Rapid Emergency Medicine Score (REMS) to predict sepsis severity and mortality among sepsis patients in the ED. A retrospective survey was performed, selecting participants by using a purposive sampling method, and including the medical records of all patients diagnosed with sepsis admitted to the ED at Singburi Hospital, Thailand. (Source: Aus...
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - October 22, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Manaporn Chatchumni, Sangrawee Maneesri, Karn Yongsiriwit Source Type: research

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The experience of patients at high risk of difficult peripheral intravenous cannulation: An Australian prospective observational study
Peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC) insertion is challenging for some patients, leading to delays in care and workflow. A few easy-to-identify risk factors can differentiate difficult to cannulate (DIVA) patients. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - August 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Amy Sweeny, Amy Archer-Jones, Stuart Watkins, Laura Johnson, Ashleigh Gunter, Claire Rickard Source Type: research

Predictors of disaster preparedness among registered nurses in Saudi Arabia: A structural equation modelling analysis
The evaluation of the present state of disaster preparedness among nurses in developing countries is not very well elucidated. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the adequacy of disaster preparedness among nurses in such countries and to examine the factors that influence the preparedness of nurses with regard to disaster management. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - August 9, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Mohammad Hamdi Abuadas, Zainab Fatehi Albikawi Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Impact of violence on the burnout status of paramedics in the emergency department: A multicenter survey study
Violence in emergency departments poses a threaten to both medical personnel and patients. We investigated the risk factors for high burnout status and the association between the impact of violence and burnout status of paramedics in emergency departments. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - July 17, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Jae-Hwan Kang, Joon Sakong, Jung Ho Kim Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Effect of COVID-19 on management of patients with low back pain in the emergency department
Patients presenting to Emergency Department (ED) with non-specific low back pain can receive more unnecessary, intensive and costly care than is recommended. The COVID-19 pandemic has provided an unprecedented opportunity to examine how health systems prioritise necessary care that provides clear benefits to patients. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of COVID-19 on care of low back pain in the ED. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - July 12, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Sweekriti Sharma, Adrian C. Traeger, Gustavo C. Machado, Christina Abdel Shaheed, Caitlin Jones, Chris G. Maher Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Interventions for the discharge of older people to their home from the emergency department: a systematic review
Clinicians have limited evidence on which to base their practice to effectively discharge older people from emergency. The aim of the review was to assess the effectiveness of interventions used for the discharge of older people from the emergency department to their home in the community by emergency clinicians. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - June 8, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Rosalind Elliott, Joy Mei, Nicola Wormleaton, Margaret Fry Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research