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Published on: October 29, 2015
Emerging Viral Infections: Nursing Implications and Management Strategies
1Department of Women, Children, and Families, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA; PICU St. Louis Children's Hospital, St Louis, MO, USA.
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|July 24, 2026
Summary
Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are a growing global health threat. This article reviews EID history, patient care strategies, and future research needs for infectious disease management.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Infectious diseases have a long history of global circulation.
- Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are defined as newly identified or rapidly increasing infectious diseases.
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the real-world risk of EIDs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the history of emerging infectious diseases.
- To outline current and recommended care for patients with infectious diseases.
- To identify future research directions in infectious disease management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on the history and impact of EIDs.
- Analysis of nursing and healthcare provider roles during infectious disease outbreaks.
- Discussion of best practices in patient care for infectious diseases.
- Identification of gaps and future needs in infectious disease research.
Main Results:
- EIDs represent a significant and evolving public health challenge.
- Frontline healthcare providers, especially nurses, play a critical role in managing EID outbreaks.
- Effective patient care requires a comprehensive understanding of disease transmission, treatment, and prevention.
- Further research is needed to enhance preparedness and response strategies for future EIDs.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the history of EIDs is crucial for effective management.
- Nurses are essential in providing frontline care during infectious disease crises.
- Future work should focus on improving surveillance, response, and patient care protocols for EIDs.
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