Traumatic incident among nurses in the emergency department: A concept analysis

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q2 NURSING

International Emergency Nursing Pub Date : 2025-05-05 DOI:10.1016/j.ienj.2025.101614

Aekkachai Fatai

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Abstract

Background

The term “traumatic incidents” (TI) has been utilized in the healthcare setting; however, the definition and dimensions among emergency department (ED) nurses remain unclear. This concept analysis was to clarify the concept of TI among nurses in the ED by defining its attributes, antecedents, consequences, and empirical references specifically tailored to nurses in the ED.

Methods

A concept analysis using the Walker and Avant approach was conducted to investigate TI among nurses in the ED.

Results

TI among nurses in the ED encompasses physically and emotionally distressing events encountered during their duties. The two defining attributes include nurses in the ED frequently exposed to sudden and unexpected events involving patients’ suffering or life-threatening conditions and subjective reactions and the experiences of ED nurses.

Conclusion

A clarified understanding of antecedents, attributes, consequences, and the definition of TI among nurses in the ED can pave the way for a robust and reliable measurement tool, facilitating the assessment of such incidents within this specific nursing context. This contribution holds significant promise for advancing nursing and research.

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急诊科护士创伤事件的概念分析

背景术语“创伤性事件”（TI）已在医疗环境中使用；然而，急诊科（ED）护士的定义和维度仍然不清楚。本概念分析旨在通过定义急诊科护士TI的属性、前因由、后果和专门针对急诊科护士的经验参考，澄清急诊科护士TI的概念。方法采用Walker和Avant方法进行概念分析，调查急诊科护士TI。结果急诊科护士TI包括其职责期间遇到的身体和情感上的痛苦事件。这两个定义属性包括急诊科护士经常暴露于涉及患者痛苦或危及生命的突发和意外事件以及急诊科护士的主观反应和经验。结论急诊护士对TI的前因、属性、后果和定义的明确理解可以为建立一个强大可靠的测量工具铺平道路，便于在特定护理背景下对此类事件进行评估。这一贡献为推进护理和研究带来了重大希望。

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International Emergency Nursing NURSING-

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3.20

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11.10%

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期刊介绍： International Emergency Nursing is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to nurses and other professionals involved in emergency care. It aims to promote excellence through dissemination of high quality research findings, specialist knowledge and discussion of professional issues that reflect the diversity of this field. With an international readership and authorship, it provides a platform for practitioners worldwide to communicate and enhance the evidence-base of emergency care. The journal publishes a broad range of papers, from personal reflection to primary research findings, created by first-time through to reputable authors from a number of disciplines. It brings together research from practice, education, theory, and operational management, relevant to all levels of staff working in emergency care settings worldwide.