International Emergency Nursing

Development of a core competency assessment framework for frontline nurses responding to infectious disease emergencies: A three-year initiative at a regional medical center
Xu ST, Li RL, Zhang JF, Chen JQ, Chen QF, Zhou JY and Dai ZJ
The aim of this study was to develop a scientifically grounded core competency assessment framework for frontline nurses engaged in infectious disease emergency response.
South African emergency nurses' perceptions and experiences of workplace violence: A qualitative study
Maimela KB, Abukari AS, Korsah EK and Schmollgruber S
Workplace violence (WPV) is a persistent challengein emergency departments (EDs), exacerbated by complex sociocultural dynamics, institutional shortcomings, and insufficient support systems. Emergency healthcare providers in South Africa work in high-pressure environments, frequently encountering aggression from patients and families who misunderstand the nature of emergency care.
Response to the comments on "A systematic review on suction-based airway clearance devices for foreign body airway obstruction"
Limonti F, Palermo N, Paludi MA, Semeraro A, Ermanno D, Ganzino S and Ramacciati N
Interventions to reduce overcrowding in emergency departments: An umbrella review
Santos E, Brito AC, Fonseca L, Figueiredo M, Esteves M and Santos D
To identify and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and/or strategies to reduce overcrowding in Emergency Departments (EDs).
Lessons learned from health and disaster operations during the 2023 Turkey earthquake: Perspectives of foreign relief and health teams
Kivi HK, Nazari S, Zamani E and Mahdian H
The 2023 Turkey earthquake represented a significant challenge for health and disaster management systems, necessitating a coordinated response to address the urgent needs of affected populations. This paper explores the experiences and insights of foreign relief and health teams deployed during the disaster, highlighting the challenges encountered, strategies employed, and lessons learned.
Barriers and enablers to evidence-based practice for the initial management of women with early pregnancy bleeding in the Emergency Department
Trostian B, Curtis K, Dikshit S, Binks S, Smith A, Munroe B, Hicks G and McCloughen A
Women with early pregnancy bleeding experience care variations. We developed a guideline based on best available evidence to guide Emergency Department (ED) management.
The use of machine learning in predicting clinical outcomes in emergency pre-examination triage: A systematic review of the literature
Jiang Y, Zhao J and Juan H
To investigate the application status of machine learning model in the prediction of clinical outcomes in emergency pre-examination and triage, and to analyze its characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, so as to add an objective tool for medical staff to predict the clinical outcome of patients in the process of pre-examination and triage.
Australian rural nurses' experiences of the implementation and impact of HIRAID® emergency nursing framework on nursing practice. A qualitative study
Kennedy B, Curtis K, Kourouche S, Fry M and McCloughen A
Evaluation of implementation strategies by end-users provides valuable insights into mechanisms of use and can identify areas for improvement. In February 2021, the HIRAID® emergency nursing framework was implemented in 10 sites across a predominantly rural Australian health district. The aim of this study was to explore the emergency nurses' experiences of implementation and perceived impact on nursing practice.
Effect of sleep quality on alarm fatigue among emergency nurses
Şener A, Çınarlı T and Köse D
Considering that patient care is provided for 24 h without interruption in the emergency service, the work roles in this service require a state of full wakefulness. Alarm fatigue is defined as the main cause of clinical alarm management problems. Alarm fatigue, that cannot be managed in a full sense, may make desensitize emergency nurses and may endanger patient safety.
The effectiveness of a gate channel device on pain in the pediatric emergency department: A randomized controlled trial
Andrews TJ, Fennell J, Wrotniak BH and Territo H
Phlebotomy is an important source of self-reported pain in the pediatric emergency department. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Buzzy®, a vibrating cold device, to vapocoolant and control in reducing child-reported and parent-perceived pain during IV placement in the pediatric emergency department.
Emergency nurses' roles in supporting surrogate decision-making through remote family meetings: Insights from COVID-19 visitation restrictions
Momiyama S, Katayanagi H, Nakabayashi M, Fujino T, Sato Y, Noguchi T and Hishinuma H
Determining healthy lifestyle beliefs of adolescents presenting to the pediatric emergency department: A cross-sectional study
Girginer S and Yıldız İ
Adolescence is a critical developmental period in which healthy lifestyle beliefs are shaped. Existing studies in the literature have generally been conducted on adolescents without any health problems. This study aims to determine the healthy lifestyle beliefs of adolescents who present to the pediatric emergency department, thus filling an important gap in the literature.
The applicability of artificial intelligence in managing emergency patients: An umbrella review
Almagharbeh WT, Alharrasi M, Khan Rony MK, Kabir S, Alrazeeni DM and Akter F
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly reshaping emergency medicine and nursing by enabling faster, more accurate, and scalable decision-making. In high-pressure settings such as emergency departments (EDs), AI technologies have shown promise in improving triage, diagnostics, clinical decision-making, and operational efficiency. Despite this potential, the current body of evidence remains fragmented, with a lack of comprehensive synthesis across diverse AI applications.
Pediatric emergency nurses' knowledge, competence, and barriers in trauma-informed care: A cross-sectional study
Elzeiny A, Loutfy A, Alkubati SA, Zoromba MA, El-Monshed AH, Ali AS and Abdelaziz Mohamed FS
pediatric emergency nurses play a critical role in caring for children who have experienced traumatic events in the emergency departments. Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an essential approach that considers the psychological, behavioral, and social implications of trauma. This study aims to assess pediatric emergency nurses' knowledge, perceived competence, and barriers related to TIC in emergency departments (EDs).
Empowering emergency nurses in crisis response - A quality improvement framework for enhanced preparedness and decision-making
Seyedin H, Moslehi S and Narimani S
Emergency nurses face significant challenges in crisis response, including cognitive overload and institutional barriers, which compromise patient outcomes. This quality improvement (QI) initiative aimed to enhance crisis preparedness through evidence-based interventions, addressing gaps in risk perception, decision-making, and self-efficacy.
Paramedic nursing students' experiences of clinical placement in an ambulance where the teacher is another clinical supervisor - A qualitative study
Seppänen K, Tanninen A and Venesoja A
Clinical placements are crucial for paramedic nursing students' and other healthcare students' learning. However, students' experiences of guidance in placements vary. Our aim was to describe paramedic nursing students' experiences of clinical placement in an ambulance where the teacher was another supervisor.
Noise sensitivity, attention deficit-hyperactivity levels and individualized care behaviors of nurses working in the emergency department: A descriptive and cross-sectional multicenter study
Yıldız E, Karabey T and Karagözoğlu Ş
This study was conducted to determine the noise sensitivity, attention deficit-hyperactivity level, and individualized care behaviors of nurses working in the emergency department.
Letter to the editor regarding "The effect on intra-hospital transfer success of checklist in the pediatric emergency department: An interventional observational study"
Özkaya AK and İldeş EN
A response to "A systematic review of suction-based airway clearance devices for foreign body airway obstruction"
Gould SJ
An examination of how nurses' use of the Broselow tape affects patient safety during peripheral intravenous catheterization
Alaca A and Sarı HY
Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion is one of the most common procedures in pediatric emergency departments. Inappropriate placement of a peripheral intravenous catheter and the associated management can lead to patient harm, which is considered a patient safety issue. The patient's safety could be compromised if a peripheral intravenous catheter is not properly placed and managed.
Turkish validity and reliability of the parental competence questionnaire in the paediatric hospital emergency setting (ECP-U)
Kurt A, Dinç F, Güneş Şan E, Butun A and Catalbas Acarsoy M
The aim of this study is to conduct Turkish validity and reliability study of the parental competence questionnaire in the paediatric hospital emergency setting.