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    Emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs) and senior house officers (SHOs) were compared for their accuracy in assessing eye emergencies. The study found comparable reliability between the two groups in managing these urgent cases.

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    • Ophthalmology
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Nursing Practice

    Background:

    • Eye emergencies present a significant diagnostic challenge in emergency departments.
    • Accurate and timely assessment is crucial for effective patient outcomes.
    • The roles of advanced practitioners, such as ENPs, are expanding in emergency care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the diagnostic accuracy and reliability of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs) versus Senior House Officers (SHOs) in managing eye emergencies.
    • To evaluate the competency of ENPs in assessing ophthalmic conditions presenting to the A&E department.
    • To inform workforce planning and scope of practice for advanced practitioners in emergency eye care.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective comparative study design.
    • Inclusion of consecutive patients presenting with eye emergencies to an A&E department.
    • Assessment and documentation by both ENPs and SHOs, with subsequent ophthalmologist review for definitive diagnosis and outcome.

    Main Results:

    • Analysis of diagnostic concordance between ENPs, SHOs, and ophthalmologist gold standard.
    • Assessment of inter-rater reliability between ENPs and SHOs for key diagnostic categories.
    • Quantification of any significant differences in accuracy or reliability metrics.

    Conclusions:

    • ENPs demonstrate comparable accuracy and reliability to SHOs in assessing eye emergencies.
    • This supports the expanded role of ENPs in managing ophthalmic presentations in emergency settings.
    • Findings suggest that ENPs can effectively contribute to the timely and accurate triage and management of eye emergencies.