Retrospective Study
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World J Psychiatry. Dec 19, 2023; 13(12): 1046-1052
Published online Dec 19, 2023. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v13.i12.1046
Impact of an emergency department nursing intervention on continuity of care, self-care, and psychological symptoms
Song Xu, Yi-Fang Gu, Ai-Hua Dong
Song Xu, Yi-Fang Gu, Ai-Hua Dong, Department of Emergency Room, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: XU S and Gu YF contributed equally to this work; XU S designed the study; Gu YF and Dong AH contributed to the analysis of the manuscript; XU S and Gu YF were involved in the data and writing of this article; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University.
Informed consent statement: All study participants or their legal guardian provided informed written consent about personal and medical data collection prior to study enrolment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: We have no financial relationships to disclose.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Yi-Fang Gu, MNurs, Nurse, Department of Emergency Room, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 188 Shizi Street, Gusu District, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu Province, China. fhtiimm1199@163.com
Received: September 13, 2023
Peer-review started: September 13, 2023
First decision: September 28, 2023
Revised: October 7, 2023
Accepted: October 30, 2023
Article in press: October 30, 2023
Published online: December 19, 2023
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

The emergency department plays a crucial role in providing acute care to patients. Nursing interventions in this setting are essential for improving the continuity of care, enhancing patients’ self-care abilities, and reducing psychological symp-toms.

AIM

To evaluate the effect of nursing interventions in the emergency department on these indicators in an emergency department.

METHODS

A retrospective analysis was conducted on 120 patients admitted to the emergency department between January 2022 and May 2023. The patients were divided into two groups: The control group (conventional nursing intervention) and the observation group (conventional nursing intervention + emergency department nursing intervention). The two groups were compared regarding continuity of care, self-care ability, psychological symptoms, and satisfaction with care.

RESULTS

The emergency department nursing interventions significantly improved the continuity of care, enhanced patients’ self-care abilities, and reduced psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression.

CONCLUSION

Nursing interventions in the emergency department positively impact continuity of care, self-care, and psychological symptoms. However, it is important to acknowledge the limitations of this study, including the small number of studies, variable methodological quality, and the heterogeneity of the study population. Future research should address these limitations and further explore the effects of different types of nursing interventions in the emergency department. Additionally, efforts should be made to enhance the application and evaluation of these interventions in clinical practice.

Keywords: Emergency department; Nursing interventions; Continuity of care; Self-care; psychological symptoms

Core Tip: Future research should address these limitations and further explore the effects of different types of nursing interventions in the emergency department. Targeted nursing interventions can alleviate psychological symptoms and improve patients’ psychological well-being.