Perceptions of Australian emergency staff towards patients presenting with deliberate self-poisoning: A qualitative perspective
Journal article
Chapman, Rose and Martin, Catherine. (2014). Perceptions of Australian emergency staff towards patients presenting with deliberate self-poisoning: A qualitative perspective. International Emergency Nursing. 22(3), pp. 140 - 145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ienj.2014.03.002
Authors | Chapman, Rose and Martin, Catherine |
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Abstract | Introduction/Background: Attitude of staff towards patients who present to the emergency department following deliberate self-poisoning may be integral to the outcome of these events. There is little in-depth understanding of emergency staff perceptions about this vulnerable group. Aim: Explore staff perceptions about caring for patients who present to the emergency department following deliberate self-poisoning. Design: Qualitative descriptive study. Methods: Two open-ended questions enabled 186 clinicians to describe their perceptions about caring for people who present to the emergency department following deliberate self-poisoning. Data were analysed using qualitative data analysis procedures. Results: Three themes emerged from the data representing staff perceptions about caring for patients who deliberately self-poisoned and included depends on the patient, treat everyone the same, and skilled and confident to manage these patients. Conclusion: Staff reported mixed reactions to patients presenting with deliberate self-poisoning. These included feelings of empathy or frustration, and many lacked the skills and confidence to effectively manage these patients. Relevance to practice: Health networks are required to ensure that emergency staff have specialist support, knowledge, skills, and guidelines to provide effective care for this vulnerable population. |
Keywords | health professionals; emergency department; deliberate self-poisoning; qualitative approach |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | International Emergency Nursing |
Journal citation | 22 (3), pp. 140 - 145 |
Publisher | Elsevier Ltd |
ISSN | 1755-599X |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ienj.2014.03.002 |
Page range | 140 - 145 |
Research Group | School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8q7vy/perceptions-of-australian-emergency-staff-towards-patients-presenting-with-deliberate-self-poisoning-a-qualitative-perspective
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