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Traumatic incident among nurses in the emergency department: A concept analysis
1PhD Nursing Student, Solomon School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA; Lecturer, Princess Agrarajakumari Faculty of Nursing, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Thailand.
Background:
The term "traumatic incidents" (TI) has been utilized in the healthcare setting; however, the definition and dimensions among emergency department (ED) nurses remain unclear. This concept analysis was to clarify the concept of TI among nurses in the ED by defining its attributes, antecedents, consequences, and empirical references specifically tailored to nurses in the ED.
Methods:
A concept analysis using the Walker and Avant approach was conducted to investigate TI among nurses in the ED.
Results:
TI among nurses in the ED encompasses physically and emotionally distressing events encountered during their duties. The two defining attributes include nurses in the ED frequently exposed to sudden and unexpected events involving patients' suffering or life-threatening conditions and subjective reactions and the experiences of ED nurses.
Conclusion:
A clarified understanding of antecedents, attributes, consequences, and the definition of TI among nurses in the ED can pave the way for a robust and reliable measurement tool, facilitating the assessment of such incidents within this specific nursing context. This contribution holds significant promise for advancing nursing and research.
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