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Educational Needs of U.S. Emergency Nurses Related to Forensic Nursing Processes
Lisa Adams Wolf1, Cydne Perhats, Altair Delao
1Department of Emergency Nursing Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Schaumburg, Illinois.
Summary
Emergency nurses report low competence in caring for victims of violence and abuse. Expanded forensic nursing education is crucial to improve patient care and support victims of criminal acts.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Nursing
- Emergency Medicine
- Trauma Care
Background:
- Forensic nursing addresses trauma from violent or criminal acts.
- Recognizing violence-related injuries is critical for patient care.
- Specialized psychosocial and legal care is essential for recovery and justice.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess current forensic knowledge and training for U.S. emergency nurses.
- Identify gaps in nursing skills and practice.
- Inform the development of specialized forensic nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative exploratory, descriptive approach.
- Cross-sectional survey distributed via email.
- Convenience sample of U.S. emergency nurses.
Main Results:
- Low self-reported competence in caring for victims of child abuse (13.1%), elder abuse (12.4%), interpersonal violence (17.6%), sexual assault (19.2%), human trafficking (7.4%), and strangulation (12.5%).
- Limited expertise noted in patients with developmental challenges (7.2%) or those suspected of committing violent crimes (11.4%).
Conclusions:
- A significant need exists to expand forensic education for emergency nurses.
- Enhanced knowledge and skills are vital for holistic, trauma-informed patient care.
- Additional resources are required to support forensic nursing practice.
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