Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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The objective was to evaluate the impact of using forensic nurse examiners for patients with trauma on prosecutors' preference for testimony in criminal court. ⋯ The quality of the expanded Forensic Nurse Examiner program was validated by an increased prosecutor preference for forensic nurse examiner testimony in criminal court as the program matured over the years.
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Workplace violence is a serious occupational problem among nurses in emergency departments. The aim of this study was to better understand workplace violence experienced by triage nurses. ⋯ Nurses reported that high exposure to workplace violence in triaging had significant consequences on their psychological well-being and on their behavior at work and at home. Violence, perceived as a personal and/or professional injury owing to insufficient organizational support, led professionals to experience feelings of resignation and to believe that abuse was an inevitable part of the job. Nevertheless, in our study, the precipitating factors were investigated, suggesting several possible solutions to limit this phenomenon.
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A high degree of suspicion for spinal injury after trauma is commonplace in an emergency department, and spinal immobilization is considered an accepted intervention to prevent the progression of a potential injury. This systematic review was conducted to gain insight into the best research evidence related to nursing interventions for patients with trauma presenting with a suspected spinal injury. ⋯ Patients would benefit from a more selective and cautious approach to spinal immobilization. Emergency nurses should use the evidence to facilitate informed decision-making in balancing the benefits of spinal immobilization against harm when considering the needs and values of the patient.