British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
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The team approach to trauma care has demonstrated benefits for patients in terms of both quality of care and outcome. This article examines the current management and organizational strategies of trauma care and the effect these have on patient outcome. ⋯ However, 81% of these nurses may be responsible for the care of patients with multiple injuries at least once a week (Hamilton, 1991). Although medical staff have a vital role to play within the trauma team, this article will focus predominantly on the role of the nurse.
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This study examines critical care patients' perspectives of hope. It focuses on the patients' expression of their experience of hope while being critically ill on a coronary care unit. ⋯ The researcher believes that hope is of great therapeutic benefit for these critically ill individuals, and that the nurse's role is pivotal in inspiring this hope. Furthermore, due to the often subtle, unobtrusive nature of hope inspiration, these interventions may enhance the more visible, tangible nursing interventions.