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Book review
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2012.01.001
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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Annie Jenkin
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Book review
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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02 February 2012 |
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What makes emergency department patients reduce their alcohol consumption? – A computer-based intervention study in Sweden
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.11.004
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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Anna Trinks,
Karin Festin,
Preben Bendtsen,
Per Nilsen
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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13 January 2012 |
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An evaluation of the reasons why patients attend a hospital Emergency Department
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.12.001
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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Lucy Land,
Neil Meredith
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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09 January 2012 |
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Being cold when injured in a cold environment – Patients’ experiences
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.10.006
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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Jonas Aléx,
Peter Lundgren,
Otto Henriksson,
Britt-Inger Saveman
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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03 January 2012 |
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Sudden death liminality: Dehumanisation and disengagement
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.11.005
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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Tricia Scott
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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03 January 2012 |
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Reliability of a Swedish pre-hospital dispatch system in prioritizing patients
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.11.006
Abstract: The need of emergency help often begins with a call to a dispatch center. The operator uses a medical index to prioritize dispatches. Since the resources of ambulances are limited, it is imp...
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Bosse Ek,
Pontus Edström,
Anders Toutin,
Marianne Svedlund
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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03 January 2012 |
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Book review
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.11.002
This book is part of a highly successful ‘At a Glance’ series of illustrated texts that are designed for use by students whilst studying to pass exams. The success of this book will be the short, visu...
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Samantha J. Brace
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Book review
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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26 December 2011 |
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Adherence to treatment guidelines for patients with chest pain varies in a nurse-led prehospital ambulance system
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.08.004
Abstract: Introduction: Studies have shown that adherence to prehospital treatment guidelines, for patients with non-traumatic chest pain is incomplete and that there is a gender difference in treatme...
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Fredrik Byrsell,
Mattias Regnell,
Anders Johansson
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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07 December 2011 |
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Book review
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.10.004
This is an exceptional, first class, book communicating an exciting and practical guide to paediatric emergency medicine. It is relevant to emergency physicians and nurses who care for children and yo...
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Julie Flaherty
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Book review
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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28 November 2011 |
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Book review
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.11.001
This book is part of a highly successful series of colour illustrated texts that cover most aspects of modern medicine. This title is a highly visual introduction to the basic principles and practice ...
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Samantha J. Brace
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Book review
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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21 November 2011 |
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Clinical handover of patients arriving by ambulance to a hospital emergency department: A qualitative study
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.10.002
Abstract: Aim: The aims of this study were to (1) explore the clinical handover processes between ambulance and ED personnel of patients arriving by ambulance at one hospital and (2) identify factors ...
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Nerolie Bost,
Julia Crilly,
Elizabeth Patterson,
Wendy Chaboyer
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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10 November 2011 |
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Assessing health professionals’ perceptions of family presence during resuscitation: A replication study
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.10.003
Abstract: Background: Family witnessed resuscitation is the practice of enabling patients’ family members to be present during resuscitation. Research is inconsistent as to the effectiveness or useful...
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Rose Chapman,
Rochelle Watkins,
Angela Bushby,
Shane Combs
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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10 November 2011 |
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Are emergency care nurses prepared for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive incidents?
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.10.001
Abstract: Two main areas exist within emergency care where chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive preparedness can be focused: departmental preparedness and staff preparedness. This...
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Christina J. Mitchell,
W. George Kernohan,
Ray Higginson
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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10 November 2011 |
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Audit of standards of practice in suspected hip fracture
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.09.004
Abstract: Background: Hip-fracture is a common orthopaedic injury presenting to the Emergency Department, particularly within the elderly population. Standards of practice dictating the care of these ...
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Rebecca Taylor,
Stuart Nairn
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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26 October 2011 |
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Book review
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.09.003
Patients with severe illness and significant physical and social pathologies that were once perceived as life shortening are now living longer and in some cases, surviving into old age. As a consequen...
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Bob McMaster
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Book review
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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24 October 2011 |
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Differentiating frailty in older people using the Swedish ambulance service: A retrospective audit
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.09.005
Abstract: The elderly population in Sweden is increasing. This will lead to an increased need for healthcare resources and put extra demands on healthcare professionals. Consequently, ambulance person...
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Veronica Vicente,
Margaretha Ekebergh,
Maaret Castren,
Fredrik Sjöstrand,
Leif Svensson,
Birgitta Wireklint Sundström
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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20 October 2011 |
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The evidence for implementing alcohol screening and intervention in the emergency department – Time to act
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.09.006
Abstract: The harmful effects of alcohol and its contribution to Emergency Department (ED) presentations are evident on a daily basis and undoubtedly add a significant burden on the health care system...
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Marcus Forsythe,
Geraldine A. Lee
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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20 October 2011 |
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Blast injury: A case study
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.09.001
Blast injuries can occur in the civilian setting, but are typically seen in both military and civilian casualties on operations (). However, there is now a greater potential to witness the effects of ...
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Steven Housden
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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05 October 2011 |
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An ethnography: Understanding emergency nursing practice belief systems
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.09.002
Abstract: Background: Further insight is needed to better understand how beliefs impact on contemporary Australian Emergency Department (ED) triage nursing practice. Specifically, how do cultural noti...
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Margaret Fry
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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04 October 2011 |
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The South African Triage Scale (adult version) provides reliable acuity ratings
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.08.002
Abstract: Objective: To estimate the inter- and intra-rater reliability of triage ratings on Emergency Centre patients by South African nurses and doctors using the South African Triage Scale (SATS). ...
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Michèle Twomey,
Lee A. Wallis,
Mary Lou Thompson,
Jonathan E. Myers
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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19 September 2011 |
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Violence in the emergency department: An ethnographic study (part II)
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.08.001
Abstract: Violence in the emergency department (ED) is a significant and complex problem worldwide. This is a part II of a 2-part series on an ethnographic study. The study which aimed at exploring th...
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Jacqui Bee Chuo Lau,
Judy Magarey,
Richard Wiechula
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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07 September 2011 |
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Violence in the emergency department: An ethnographic study (Part I)
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.07.006
Abstract: Violence in the emergency department (ED) is a significant problem and it is increasing. Nevertheless the problem remains inadequately investigated as most studies that have investigated thi...
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Jacqui Bee Chuo Lau,
Judy Magarey,
Richard Wiechula
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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29 August 2011 |
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The profile and follow-up of patients who attend the Emergency Department following a fall
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.07.005
Abstract: Falls in the older population are associated with increased morbidity and mortality especially in the absence of risk reduction measures. The study aims were to compare the characteristics o...
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Corina Naughton,
Eimear McGrath,
Jonathan Drennan,
Felicity Johnson,
Imogen Lyons,
Pearl Treacy,
Gerard Fealy,
Michelle Butler
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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24 August 2011 |
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Trapped between doing and being: First providers´ experience of “front line” work
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.07.007
Abstract: A common focus in research studies within the Emergency Department (ED) is physician patient relations, experiences of the triage model and nurses´ experiences of caring. Little has, however...
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Carina Elmqvist,
Bengt Fridlund,
Margaretha Ekebergh
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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24 August 2011 |
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Book review
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.07.003
This book serves as the main reference text for the comprehensive, multidisciplinary course, “Acute Medical Emergencies”, which I am sorry is only taught in the UK at this time. The content is inclusi...
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Carole Rush
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Book review
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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22 August 2011 |
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The divided self: Near death experiences of resuscitated patients – A review of literature
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.05.005
Abstract: This paper explores the prevalence of ‘near death experience’ phenomena associated with a resuscitation event and examines the current state of evidence for causation. Patients’ reports of u...
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Robyn Cant,
Simon Cooper,
Catherine Chung,
Margaret O’Connor
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Review article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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08 August 2011 |
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Pre-hospital pain management patterns and triage nurse documentation
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.07.002
Abstract: Introduction: Little is known about the public’s preferences for pain management prior to attending an Emergency Department (ED). Therefore, the aim of the study was to explore (i) triage do...
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Margaret Fry,
Jennifer Hearn,
Therese McLaughlin
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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05 August 2011 |
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Nail gun may cause heart injury: A young adult’s misadventure
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.06.006
Abstract: Penetrating cardiac and great vessels trauma is life threatening and a surgical challenge. We relate an unusual case of pulmonary artery injury secondary to an accidental trauma by a nail gu...
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Mouhcine Madani,
Mohammed Drissi,
Mohamed Rida Ajaja,
Maatir Rifai,
El Mehdi Moutaouakkil,
Younes Cheikhaoui,
Anas Slaoui
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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03 August 2011 |
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Myasthenia gravis: A real emergency
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.07.001
One afternoon, a 31year-old, obese, African–American female presents to the triage nurse of a moderately sized tertiary care facility, complaining of difficulty breathing and swollen eyes since earlie...
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Jared M. Kutzin
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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01 August 2011 |
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The everyday work at a Swedish emergency department – The practitioners’ perspective
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.06.007
Abstract: In the everyday work at emergency departments (EDs), the patients being cared for have different needs and perceived symptoms. To meet their need for emergency care, knowledge of the work is...
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Henrik Andersson,
Eva Jakobsson,
Carina Furåker,
Kerstin Nilsson
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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18 July 2011 |
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Managing patient flow with triage streaming to identify patients for Dutch emergency nurse practitioners
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.06.001
Abstract: Introduction: We developed a stream system to the current triangle system in order to manage patient flow at the emergency department and to clarify ENP role boundaries. Methods: Data on adm...
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Christien van der Linden,
Robert Lindeboom,
Naomi van der Linden,
Cees Lucas
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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15 July 2011 |
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Book review
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.05.004
This is a new topic in the at a glance series that although could be used by any health professional working in emergency medicine it is geared toward students and junior staff members. It focuses on ...
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Heather Jarman
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Book review
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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15 June 2011 |
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Group supervision as a means of developing professional competence within pre-hospital care
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.04.001
Abstract: Background: Ambulance care has its foundations in experience-based knowledge relating to the care provider’s flexibility and humility in the encounter with patients. The group supervision mo...
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Peter Brink,
Siv Bäck-Pettersson,
Ninni Sernert
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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30 May 2011 |
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Improving the safety of oxygen therapy in the treatment of acute myocardial infarctions
DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2011.01.004
Abstract: Aim: The article examines the evidence for giving oxygen routinely to patients with suspected myocardial infarction, and addresses the challenges in changing practice. Background: It has bee...
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Maria Metcalfe
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Review article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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18 May 2011 |