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Book review
02 February 2012
Annie Jenkin
As the title suggests, the content is directed towards an important group of patients who as ED nurses we see many of in our day to day practice. Although there are no specific chapters for nursing ol...
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What makes emergency department patients reduce their alcohol consumption? – A computer-based intervention study in Sweden
13 January 2012
Anna Trinks, Karin Festin, Preben Bendtsen, Per Nilsen
Abstract: Objectives: This study investigates the effectiveness of a computerized emergency department intervention for alcohol consumption and identifies explanation factors associated with reduced a...
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An evaluation of the reasons why patients attend a hospital Emergency Department
09 January 2012
Lucy Land, Neil Meredith
Abstract: This survey evaluates the attendance patterns of people who responded to a two part questionnaire (before and after treatment) regarding the reasons they had presented at a hospital Emergenc...
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Being cold when injured in a cold environment – Patients’ experiences
03 January 2012
Jonas Aléx, Peter Lundgren, Otto Henriksson, Britt-Inger Saveman
Abstract: Background: Patients in prehospital care, irrespective of diseases or trauma might experience thermal discomfort because of a cold environment and are at risk for decreasing body temperature...
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Sudden death liminality: Dehumanisation and disengagement
03 January 2012
Tricia Scott
Abstract: Purpose of the research: The purpose of this paper is to understand, the uniquely held beliefs and values of emergency personnel involved in sudden death work and specifically, the process o...
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