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Danish emergency nurses' attitudes towards self-harm – a cross-sectional study
Penille Wimmer Perboell1, Nanna Maria Hammer2, Birte Oestergaard3
1Medical Department F, Gentofte University Hospital, Niels Andersensvej 65, DK-2900 Hellerup, Denmark.
International Emergency Nursing
|August 17, 2014
Summary
Danish emergency nurses generally have positive attitudes toward patients with acetaminophen poisoning. Education on self-harm care significantly improves nurses
Area of Science:
- Emergency Nursing
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Toxicology
Background:
- Acetaminophen poisoning is a common reason for emergency department (ED) visits.
- Nurses' attitudes toward patients with self-harm can influence care quality.
- Understanding these attitudes is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess Danish emergency nurses' attitudes towards patients hospitalized for acetaminophen poisoning.
- To explore the correlation between nurses' attitudes and demographic factors (age, gender, education) related to self-harm.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study design was employed.
- Nurses from seven Danish emergency departments completed the Danish version of the Attitudes towards Deliberate Self-Harm Questionnaire (ADSHQ).
- Data were analyzed to identify relationships between attitudes and nurse characteristics.
Main Results:
- A response rate of 48% (122/254) was achieved.
- Emergency nurses generally reported positive attitudes towards patients with acetaminophen poisoning.
- Greater ED experience and female gender were associated with more positive attitudes. Only 19% had received self-harm education, which correlated with improved attitudes and self-efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Emergency nurses in Denmark exhibit generally positive attitudes towards patients with acetaminophen poisoning.
- Specialized education on self-harm management appears beneficial, potentially enhancing nurses' attitudes and self-efficacy.
- Further education initiatives are recommended to improve care for this patient population.
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