Articles: emergency-department.
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Emergency departments worldwide are faced with in-hospital crowding and fast-paced admissions, creating an increasingly high workload for health care personnel. In recent years, emergency departments have also experienced an increase in emergency admissions, resulting in burdened workplaces. This has led to debates about nurses' work environment and mental well-being. This study aimed to gain knowledge on the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as insight into the factors influencing the mental well-being of the nursing staff in a Danish emergency department. ⋯ The nursing staff reported high mental strain, especially in the forms of high stress and anxiety levels. They explained that their mental health was affected by overcrowding, a pressured work environment, and lack of resources.
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Healthcare systems are continuously evolving to respond to new geodemographic demands, among other challenges. At the forefront of this exercise of malleability, Emergency Departments (EDs) are often put to test as the default access point, while the rest of the system takes time to adapt. ⋯ Understanding how EDs are structured within their respective healthcare system provides a unique lens through which areas of improvement can be assessed. This paper discusses solutions to improve the overall structure of the healthcare system to help improve responsiveness, reduce relegation of tasks to the ED, and help improve working conditions and wellbeing for EPs.