Challenges encountered by emergency nurses in forensic case management: A qualitative study

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q3 MEDICINE, LEGAL

Journal of forensic and legal medicine Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jflm.2025.102807

Yasemin Güner , Bilge Delibalta , Melek Üçüncüoğlu , Sinan Paslı

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Abstract

Purpose/Aims

This study aimed to reveal the opinions of emergency room nurses regarding crime victims and the challenges they experience.

Design

This study was a qualitative descriptive study.

Methods

A convenience sampling method was used in the study. Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews using semi-structured questions lasting approximately 45 min. The interviews were audio recorded. In total, nine nurses individual interviews were held.

Results

The study was completed with nine nurses with approximately twelve years of experience in the emergency department. Four themes were identified: duties and responsibilities of nurses in crime victims management; maintaining well-being in challenging crime victims; education needs of emergency nurses for crime victims; and challenges experienced by nurses in crime victims management.

Conclusions

When contextualizing the findings of our study within forensic nursing theory, it becomes evident that nurses play a pivotal role in continuously informing, influencing, and advancing forensic nursing care to improve patient health, forensic evidence collection, and criminal justice outcomes. A key finding of our study was the impact of interaction with crime victims in the emergency department on nurses’ well-being. In this regard, implementing institution-supported education policies, establishing units dedicated to supporting well-being, and fostering a supportive organizational culture are essential measures to promote the resilience and effectiveness of nurses in this critical field.

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急诊护士在法医案件管理中遇到的挑战：一项定性研究。

目的/目的：本研究旨在揭示急诊室护士对犯罪受害者的看法及其所面临的挑战。设计：本研究为定性描述性研究。方法：采用方便抽样法。数据通过个人深度访谈收集，访谈采用半结构化问题，时长约45分钟。访谈录音。共对9名护士进行了个别访谈。结果：该研究由9名在急诊科工作了大约12年的护士完成。确定了四个主题：护士在犯罪受害者管理中的职责和责任；在挑战犯罪受害者时维持他们的福祉；犯罪受害人急诊护士的教育需求；以及护士在犯罪受害者管理中遇到的挑战。结论：当将我们的研究结果与法医护理理论联系起来时，很明显护士在持续告知、影响和推进法医护理以改善患者健康、法医证据收集和刑事司法结果方面发挥着关键作用。我们研究的一个重要发现是急诊部与犯罪受害者的互动对护士幸福感的影响。在这方面，实施机构支持的教育政策，建立致力于支持福祉的单位，培养支持性的组织文化是提高护士在这一关键领域的适应能力和效率的必要措施。

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来源期刊

Journal of forensic and legal medicine MEDICINE, LEGAL-

CiteScore

2.70

自引率

6.70%

发文量

106

审稿时长

57 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine publishes topical articles on aspects of forensic and legal medicine. Specifically the Journal supports research that explores the medical principles of care and forensic assessment of individuals, whether adult or child, in contact with the judicial system. It is a fully peer-review hybrid journal with a broad international perspective. The Journal accepts submissions of original research, review articles, and pertinent case studies, editorials, and commentaries in relevant areas of Forensic and Legal Medicine, Context of Practice, and Education and Training. The Journal adheres to strict publication ethical guidelines, and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication.