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Challenges encountered by emergency nurses in forensic case management: A qualitative study.
Yasemin Güner1, Bilge Delibalta2, Melek Üçüncüoğlu3
1Karadeniz Technical University, Health Sciences Institute, Department of Surgical Nursing, Trabzon, Turkey.
Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
|January 23, 2025
Summary
Emergency room nurses face significant challenges managing crime victims, impacting their well-being. Enhanced support and education are crucial for forensic nursing effectiveness and resilience.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Nursing
- Emergency Medicine
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Emergency departments frequently encounter crime victims.
- Nurses' experiences with crime victims are under-researched.
- Understanding these experiences is vital for improving care and support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore emergency room nurses' perspectives on managing crime victims.
- To identify the challenges faced by nurses in these situations.
- To understand the impact on nurses' well-being.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study design.
- Convenience sampling with nine experienced emergency nurses.
- Individual, semi-structured in-depth interviews.
Main Results:
- Identified four key themes: nurse duties in crime victim management, maintaining well-being, education needs, and experienced challenges.
- Nurses' well-being is significantly impacted by interactions with crime victims.
- Gaps in education and organizational support were highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Nurses are pivotal in advancing forensic nursing care.
- Addressing nurses' well-being is essential for effective patient care and justice outcomes.
- Recommendations include institution-supported education, well-being support units, and a supportive organizational culture.
