International emergency nursing
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This study examined emergency department (ED) staff attitudes and beliefs about alcohol-related ED presentations in order to recommend improved detection and brief intervention strategies. ⋯ This study reported that many staff lack the confidence or sense of clinical responsibility to fully and appropriately manage ED patients with alcohol-related problems. ED staff appear to require additional training, resources and support to enhance their management of patients with alcohol-related problems.
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The aim of this study was to determine emergency department doctors' and nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding problematic substance use and substance users. ⋯ There is an urgent need for further in-service training programmes and the development of standard protocols/guidelines for the identification and management of substance using patients who present in the emergency department.
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Review Case Reports
Case review: a 28-year-old Korean man with Irukandji syndrome.
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This study investigates possible differences in the perception of quality of care at an emergency department, as related to patient background and visit characteristics. ⋯ There are differences in the perception of quality of care related to patient background and visit characteristics at the emergency department. Clinical guidelines for different patient groups could facilitate the quality improvement work. However, to improve the quality of care at the emergency department there should be a balance between standardized care and individualized patient care. In addition, there has to be a changed attitude and behaviour towards the ED patients to improve their perception of the emergency care.