Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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Editorial Biography Historical Article
Winds of Change: Anita N. Dorr Memorial Lecture.
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Super-utilizers comprise 4.5% to 8% of all ED patients, but account for 21% to 28% of all ED visits. Excessive use of the emergency department contributes to increased health care costs, recurrent and unnecessary ED workup, decreased emergency readiness, and reduced staff morale. ⋯ Personalized care plans effectively decreased the number of ED visits, reduced health care expenditure, and were well-received by the staff.
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Workplace violence against emergency nurses is common worldwide. This study aimed to gain a more thorough overview of the point prevalence of workplace violence against emergency nurses and the preventive measures used in emergency departments in Taiwan. ⋯ This questionnaire survey revealed that the current preventive measures for workplace violence against emergency nurses in Taiwan were not effective. The relevant measures should be improved, thereby reducing the prevalence and severity of workplace violence against emergency nurses.