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The transition of patient care: Exploring the outcomes of prehospital to hospital patient handover practices and healthcare provider education 病人护理的过渡:探索院前到医院的患者交接实践和医疗服务提供者教育的成果
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2024-08-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.07.002

Introduction

Inadequate patient handover is linked to numerous medical errors and lapses in communication between hospital healthcare providers and prehospital healthcare providers. Undergraduate healthcare curricula may limit programme-specific education on patient handover and shift learning to informal learning opportunities. This study aimed to investigate the outcomes of qualified healthcare provider (HCPs) educational programmes to determine the adequacy of handover practices, the source of their training, and their interprofessional acceptance of these practices.

Methods

A multi-method study design was used – a document analysis of HCP programme outcomes and a two-section questionnaire. The questionnaire was sent to HCPs to determine the impact of patient handover practices on current healthcare systems and their opinion on whether the training on handovers is sufficient.

Results

HCPs indicated little educational interaction regarding patient handover. Most participants felt handover education relied predominantly on informal training. With their existing knowledge, many HCPs revealed that they were comfortable in handing over a patient. Little interprofessional confidence regarding patient handover information indicates minimal interprofessional collaboration toward standardised approaches for patient handover.

Conclusion

This study indicates a lack of standardised handover procedures, which leads to HCP self-interpretations. There is low trust between HCPs regarding information received. The study highlights the need for standardised handover training in healthcare curricula to improve patient safety and interprofessional collaboration.

导言病人交接不足与许多医疗失误以及医院医护人员和院前医护人员之间的沟通失误有关。本科医疗保健课程可能会限制特定课程的患者交接教育,并将学习转移到非正式的学习机会中。本研究旨在调查合格医疗服务提供者(HCPs)教育课程的成果,以确定交接班实践的充分性、培训的来源以及他们对这些实践的跨专业接受程度。研究采用了多种方法的研究设计--HCP 课程成果的文件分析和两部分问卷。问卷调查的目的是了解患者交接班实践对当前医疗系统的影响,以及他们对交接班培训是否充分的看法。大多数参与者认为交接班教育主要依赖于非正式培训。许多医护人员表示,凭借已有的知识,他们可以自如地进行患者交接。该研究表明,由于缺乏标准化的交接程序,导致了医护人员的自我解释。医护人员之间对所获信息的信任度较低。这项研究强调了在医疗保健课程中开展标准化交接班培训的必要性,以改善患者安全和专业间合作。
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Mapping the evidence of emergency nursing research in who Afro-region states: A Scoping Review 绘制非洲地区各州急救护理研究证据图:范围审查
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2024-07-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.07.001

Introduction

The introduction of emergency nursing in Africa has resulted in the establishment of several training schools across the continent. This has translated into a growing body of emergency care research being carried out by nurses; however, the breadth and extent of evidence remains unclear. The aim of the review was to map and collate the available literature on emergency nursing research in WHO Afro-region states.

Methods

The review adopted the methodology of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scoping reviews. The review protocol was registered on 27 June 2022 (osf.io/5wz3x). The Population (nurse), Concept (emergency nursing research), Context (WHO Afro-region) (PCC) elements guided the development of the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Papers were searched across seven electronic data bases and two search engines using a three-search strategy. The screening was performed initially on the abstract and title and lastly on full text. The reporting for the review was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR).

Results

One hundred and thirteen papers were included in the review. Publication of emergency nursing research occurred from 2000 to 2022. The year 2017 and 2019 recorded the highest number of publications (n = 14). The country with the most publications was South Africa (n=50). Emergency nursing research used predominantly quantitative methodologies (n=58). The professional groups involved in research were nurses (n=69) as well as nurses and doctors (n=26). The identified papers focused primarily on emergency nursing education (n=23) and epidemiology (n=24).

Conclusion

There is a notable increase in the number of publications on emergency nursing research in WHO Afro-region states, however from only 11 countries. Since most of the research is still at descriptive level, there is need to encourage emergency nursing research on interventions and measuring outcomes and impact in the emergency care system.

导言非洲引入急诊护理后,在整个非洲大陆建立了多所培训学校。护士们也因此开展了越来越多的急救护理研究;然而,证据的广度和程度仍不明确。本综述旨在对世界卫生组织非洲地区国家现有的急救护理研究文献进行梳理和整理。审查协议于 2022 年 6 月 27 日注册(osf.io/5wz3x)。在制定纳入和排除标准时,以人群(护士)、概念(急救护理研究)、背景(世界卫生组织非洲地区)(PCC)要素为指导。采用三种检索策略在七个电子数据库和两个搜索引擎中对论文进行了检索。首先对摘要和标题进行筛选,最后对全文进行筛选。综述报告以《系统综述和 Meta 分析首选报告项目》(Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews,PRISMA-ScR)为指导。急诊护理研究的发表时间为 2000 年至 2022 年。2017 年和 2019 年发表的论文数量最多(n = 14)。发表论文最多的国家是南非(n=50)。急救护理研究主要使用定量方法(n=58)。参与研究的专业群体包括护士(n=69)以及护士和医生(n=26)。所发现的论文主要集中在急救护理教育(23 篇)和流行病学(24 篇)方面。由于大多数研究仍停留在描述层面,因此有必要鼓励急诊护理研究干预措施,并衡量急诊护理系统的成果和影响。
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Oxygen therapy practice and associated factors among nurses working at an Ethiopian Referral Hospital 埃塞俄比亚转诊医院护士的氧气疗法实践及相关因素
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2024-07-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.06.005

Objective

Supplemental oxygen therapy is suppling oxygen at quantities higher than those found in the atmosphere (>21 %) and is mostly prescribed for hypoxic patients. To avoid hypoxemia, hypercapnia, and oxygen poisoning, nurses closely monitor patients receiving oxygen therapy. There are considerable gaps in nurses' practice of oxygen therapy. Patients who receive inappropriate oxygen therapy may have negative effects, and it has financial repercussions for both individuals and nations. The aim of this study was to assess oxygen therapy practices and associated factors influencing oxygen administration among nurses in an Ethiopian Regional Hospital.

Method

From March 1 to March 30, 2019, a cross-sectional institutional study using quantitative methods was performed amongst nurses working at a referral hospital in northwestern Ethiopia. Data was gathered using structured self-administered questionnaires.

Result

In this study, 147 participants (91.3 %) were found to have inadequate practice with oxygen therapy. Nurses' lack of knowledge about carbon monoxide, adult patients' typical breathing rates, cardiopulmonary function, and devices (face mask, nasal cannula, oxygen concentrators, pulse oximeter and others) that are difficult for patients to accept were found to be factors associated with oxygen administration practice.

Conclusion

The findings of this study showed that nurses' use of oxygen administration was subpar. The institutional factors, knowledge gaps, and attitudes of nurses were identified as the determinants affecting oxygen administration practice. Nurses would do better to read up on oxygen administration, interact with one another and undertake further training.

目的补充氧气疗法是指提供高于大气中氧气含量(21%)的氧气,主要用于缺氧患者。为了避免低氧血症、高碳酸血症和氧中毒,护士要密切监测接受氧疗的患者。护士在氧疗实践中存在相当大的差距。接受不当氧疗的患者可能会产生负面影响,对个人和国家都会造成经济损失。本研究旨在评估埃塞俄比亚一家地区医院护士的氧疗实践以及影响氧疗管理的相关因素。方法2019 年 3 月 1 日至 3 月 30 日,在埃塞俄比亚西北部一家转诊医院工作的护士中开展了一项采用定量方法的横断面机构研究。结果在这项研究中,147 名参与者(91.3%)被发现在氧气疗法方面实践不足。研究发现,护士缺乏有关一氧化碳的知识、成年患者的典型呼吸频率、心肺功能以及患者难以接受的设备(面罩、鼻插管、氧气浓缩器、脉搏血氧计等)是影响氧气管理实践的相关因素。制度因素、知识差距和护士的态度被认为是影响给氧操作的决定性因素。护士最好阅读有关氧气管理的书籍,相互交流并接受进一步培训。
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Outcome of non-traumatic coma in a tertiary referral hospital in Cameroon 喀麦隆一家三级转诊医院非外伤性昏迷的治疗结果
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2024-07-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.06.003
Daniel Gams Massi , Adonis Herman Kedonkwo Mbogne , Verla Vincent Siysi , Junette Arlette Metogo Mbengono , Annick Mélanie Magnerou , Eric Gueumekane Bila Lamou , Victor Sini , Paul Cédric Mbonda Chimi , Jacques Doumbe , Callixte Kuate Tegueu , Mapoure Njankouo Yacouba

Introduction

Coma is a medical emergency, and optimal management, especially in a resource-poor setting, depends on knowledge of its aetiology and predictors of outcome. This study aimed to provide hospital-based data on the prevalence, etiology, and outcome of non traumatic coma (NTC) in adults at a tertiary level in Cameroon.

Methods

A three year retrospective cohort study of medical records of patients aged 18 years and above, who presented in coma of non-traumatic origin at a Cameroon emergency department (ED) was conducted. Data related to sociodemographic, clinical findings, investigations, etiology of the coma, and outcomes were collected.

Results

A total of 408 patients were recruited, 214 (52.5 %) were males. The mean age was 55.9 ± 16.6 years. NTC accounted for 2.2 % of all consultations at the ED during the period of study. Stroke (29.6 %), infections (19.8 %), and metabolic disorders (12.6 %) were the most frequent cause of NTC. Etiology was unknown in 23.3 % of our participants. The in-hospital mortality was 66.4 %. Duration of hospitalization ≤ 3 days, GCS 〈 6, serum creatinine level 〉 13 mg/L, and administration of adrenergic drugs were predictors of mortality. Overall survival rate was 44.3 % after 5 days of admission.

Conclusion

Non-traumatic coma had various aetiologies. Stroke accounted for almost one third of cases. About three out of five patients died in hospital. Deep coma, high serum creatinine level, short hospital stay and administration of adrenergic medications were independent predictors of mortality.

导言 昏迷是一种医疗急症,尤其是在资源匮乏的环境中,其最佳治疗方法取决于对其病因和预后的了解。本研究旨在提供有关喀麦隆三级医院成人非外伤性昏迷(NTC)的发病率、病因和预后的医院数据。方法 对喀麦隆一家急诊科(ED)18 岁及以上非外伤性昏迷患者的病历进行了为期三年的回顾性队列研究。结果共招募了 408 名患者,其中 214 名(52.5%)为男性。平均年龄为 55.9 ± 16.6 岁。在研究期间,非介入治疗占急诊室所有就诊人数的 2.2%。中风(29.6%)、感染(19.8%)和代谢紊乱(12.6%)是导致 NTC 的最常见原因。23.3%的参与者病因不明。院内死亡率为 66.4%。住院时间少于 3 天、GCS 〈 6、血清肌酐水平 〉 13 mg/L、服用肾上腺素能药物是预测死亡率的因素。入院 5 天后的总存活率为 44.3%。结论:非外伤性昏迷的病因多种多样,中风几乎占三分之一。大约五分之三的患者在住院期间死亡。深度昏迷、血清肌酐水平高、住院时间短和使用肾上腺素能药物是预测死亡率的独立因素。
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The National Ambulance Service of Ghana: Changes in capacity and utilization over 20 years 加纳国家救护车服务:20 年来能力和利用率的变化
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2024-07-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.06.008
Ahmed N. Zakariah , Edmund Boateng , Christiana Achena , Foster Ansong-Bridjan , Charles Mock

Introduction

Emergency medical services (EMS) are minimally developed in many African countries. We sought to document the achievements and challenges faced by the National Ambulance Service (NAS) of Ghana during its 20-year nationwide expansion, and to understand how well it is providing access to previously unserved, remoter areas.

Methods

Data routinely collected by NAS from 2004 to 2023 were analyzed, including structure and capacity (number of stations, ambulances, employees) and utilization and process of care (number of patients served, demographics, medical conditions, response site). Per population indicators of capacity and utilization were compared across Ghana's 16 regions.

Results

From 64 emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and nine ambulances in 2004, NAS has grown to 3,473 EMTs and 356 ambulances. From covering three cities in 2004, NAS now has at least one station in each of Ghana's 261 districts. From transporting 205 patients in 2004, NAS transported 38,393 patients in 2022. There have been interruptions due to financial restrictions, with numbers of patients transported per year in 2017–2019 decreasing by over 50% from the prior peak (n = 20,236 in 2014). In 2022, there were 1.13 ambulances per 100,000 people and 0.33 transports/100,000/day. Most (81.3%) transports are inter-facility transfers. Among Ghana's 16 regions, there is moderate variation in utilization from 0.16 to 0.50 transports/100,000/day. However, the three lowest-income, remoter regions currently have utilizations of 0.16, 0.30, and 0.37 transports/100,000/day, mostly near the National average of 0.33.

Conclusion

Despite periodic limitations due to finances, the NAS has expanded to cover all of Ghana's 261 districts and has largely achieved geographic equity. Sustainability has been aided by having a training school directly under NAS's control, assuring a steady supply of EMTs. Challenges include assuring financial stability and increasing utilization for emergencies at the scene, in addition to the current high utilization for inter-facility transfer.

导言许多非洲国家的紧急医疗服务(EMS)发展程度很低。我们试图记录加纳国家救护车服务局(NAS)在其 20 年的全国扩张过程中所取得的成就和面临的挑战,并了解其为以前未提供服务的偏远地区提供服务的情况。方法对 NAS 在 2004 年至 2023 年期间收集的常规数据进行分析,包括结构和能力(站点数量、救护车数量、员工数量)以及利用率和护理流程(服务的患者数量、人口统计、医疗条件、响应地点)。对加纳 16 个地区按人口计算的能力和利用率指标进行了比较。结果NAS 从 2004 年的 64 名紧急医疗技术人员(EMT)和 9 辆救护车发展到现在的 3473 名紧急医疗技术人员和 356 辆救护车。2004 年,NAS 的服务范围覆盖三个城市,而现在加纳 261 个地区中的每个地区都至少有一个服务站。从 2004 年运送 205 名病人,到 2022 年运送了 38 393 名病人。由于财政限制,运送工作曾一度中断,2017-2019 年每年运送的病人数量比之前的峰值(2014 年为 20 236 人)减少了 50%以上。2022 年,每 10 万人有 1.13 辆救护车,每天每 10 万人有 0.33 次转运。大多数(81.3%)转运是机构间转运。在加纳的 16 个地区中,救护车使用率差异不大,从 0.16 到 0.50 次/100,000 人/天不等。然而,收入最低的三个偏远地区目前的利用率分别为 0.16、0.30 和 0.37 次/100,000/天,大多接近 0.33 次/100,000/天的全国平均水平。由于培训学校直接受加纳国家医疗服务管理局控制,确保了急救医疗人员的稳定供应,这有助于该计划的可持续发展。面临的挑战包括确保财务稳定和提高现场紧急情况的利用率,以及目前设施间转运的高利用率。
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Exploring trauma surgeons' views on trauma care in Nigeria: A qualitative study 探讨尼日利亚创伤外科医生对创伤护理的看法:定性研究
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.03.001
O. Akinlade, Adebisi A. Adeyeye, Brandon L. Ellsworth, Christopher W. Reynolds, Chiamaka Eneh, A. Olufadeji
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Can plethysmographic capillary refill time predict lactate during sepsis? An observational study from Morocco 胸透毛细血管再充盈时间能否预测脓毒症期间的乳酸水平?摩洛哥的一项观察性研究
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2024-06-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.06.007
Chadi Rahmani , Ayoub Belhadj , Younes Aissaoui

Introduction

Blood lactate is a marker of tissue hypoxia while capillary refill time (CRT) is a surrogate of tissue perfusion. Measuring these parameters is recommended for assessing circulatory status and guiding resuscitation. However, blood lactate is not widely available in African emergency departments. Additionally, CRT assessment faces challenges related to its precision and reproducibility. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of visual CRT(V-CRT) compared to plethysmographic CRT (P-CRT) in predicting lactate levels among septic patients.

Methods

This prospective observational study enrolled consecutive patients with sepsis or septic shock over a 6-month period from a tertiary hospital in Marrakech, Morroco. V-CRT and P-CRT were evaluated upon admission, and simultaneous measurements of arterial lactate levels were obtained. The precision of V-CRT and P-CRT in predicting arterial lactate was assessed using ROC curve analysis.

Results

Forty-three patients aged of 64±15 years, of whom 70 % were male, were included in the study. Of these, 23 patients (53 %) had sepsis, and 20 patients (47 %) experienced septic shock. Both V-CRT and P-CRT demonstrated statistically significant correlations with arterial lactate, with correlation coefficients of 0.529 (p < 0.0001) and 0.517 (p = 0.001), respectively. ROC curve analysis revealed that V-CRT exhibited satisfactory accuracy in predicting arterial lactate levels >2 mmol/l, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.8 (95 % CI=0.65 – 0.93; p < 0.0001). The prediction ability of P-CRT was lower than V-CRT with an AUC of 0.73 (95 % CI: 0.57–0.89; p = 0.043). The optimal thresholds were determined as 3.4 s for V-CRT (sensitivity = 90 %, specificity = 58 %) and 4.1 s for P-CRT (sensitivity = 85 %, specificity = 62 %).

Conclusion

These findings suggest that the plethysmographic evaluation did not improve the accuracy of CRT for predicting lactate level. However, V-CRT may still serve as a viable surrogate for lactate in septic patients in low-income settings.

导言血乳酸是组织缺氧的标志,而毛细血管再充盈时间(CRT)则是组织灌注的替代指标。测量这些参数被推荐用于评估循环状态和指导复苏。然而,在非洲的急诊室中,血液乳酸的使用并不普遍。此外,CRT 评估在精确性和可重复性方面也面临挑战。本研究旨在评估肉眼CRT(V-CRT)与胸膜CRT(P-CRT)相比在预测脓毒症患者乳酸水平方面的准确性。入院时对 V-CRT 和 P-CRT 进行了评估,并同时测量了动脉乳酸水平。采用 ROC 曲线分析法评估了 V-CRT 和 P-CRT 预测动脉乳酸的精确度。其中,23 名患者(53%)患有脓毒症,20 名患者(47%)出现脓毒性休克。V-CRT 和 P-CRT 与动脉乳酸的相关系数分别为 0.529 (p < 0.0001) 和 0.517 (p = 0.001),两者均显示出统计学意义上的显著相关性。ROC 曲线分析显示,V-CRT 预测动脉乳酸水平 >2 mmol/l 的准确性令人满意,曲线下面积 (AUC) 为 0.8 (95 % CI=0.65 - 0.93; p <0.0001)。P-CRT 的预测能力低于 V-CRT,AUC 为 0.73 (95 % CI: 0.57-0.89; p = 0.043)。V-CRT 的最佳阈值为 3.4 秒(灵敏度 = 90 %,特异性 = 58 %),P-CRT 的最佳阈值为 4.1 秒(灵敏度 = 85 %,特异性 = 62 %)。不过,V-CRT 仍可作为低收入环境中脓毒症患者乳酸水平的可行替代指标。
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Improving the time to pain relief in the emergency department through triage nurse-initiated analgesia - a quasi-experimental study from Ethiopia 通过分诊护士启动镇痛改善急诊科止痛时间--埃塞俄比亚的一项准实验研究
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2024-06-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.06.004
Merahi Kefyalew , Negussie Deyassa , Uqubay Gidey , Maligna Temesgen , Maraki Mehari

Introduction

Pain management is crucial for improving patients' quality of care. Persistent pain has been linked to higher depression, anxiety, and work-related difficulties. This study aimed to enhance the time to pain relief in the emergency department through triage nurse-initiated analgesia. It evaluated the impact of nurse-led analgesia on patient satisfaction compared to standard pain management at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital and Kidus Paulos Specialized Hospital. Additionally, it compared the time to analgesia between the two hospitals and assessed the effect of nurse-led analgesia on reducing the length of stay for patients with pain.

Methods

Using a quasi-experimental design, the study included an intervention group and a control group. Data was collected using an open data kit, and after ensuring data completeness, it was exported to SPSS and Excel for analysis. To assess the effectiveness of the intervention, the time to analgesia was compared between the intervention and control groups using an independent samples t-test. This statistical test allowed for a comparison of the mean time to analgesia between the two groups.

Patient satisfaction scores were also compared between the intervention and control groups using the Mann-Whitney U test. Kaplan-Meier curves were employed to compare the time to analgesia between the intervention and control groups within both settings. A point bi-serial correlation analysis was performed to examine the association between the length of stay and the intervention of nurse-led analgesia in both hospital settings.

Result and discussion

The study enrolled 179 participants, with a median age of 34 years (range: 9–80) and 67% female. The most common events leading to pain were medical conditions (21%), followed by trauma/quarrel/war, fall accidents, and underlying diseases (15%, 13%, and 13%, respectively). There was a significant correlation between the degree of pain on arrival and time to analgesia. Additionally, a significant correlation (p < 0.01) was found between time to analgesia and patient satisfaction.

Conclusion and recommendation

Implementing a nurse-led analgesia protocol in the emergency department is crucial for reducing time to analgesia and improving patient satisfaction. It is recommended to scale up this approach to other healthcare facilities by incorporating it into the nursing practice guidelines of the country.

导言疼痛管理对于提高患者的护理质量至关重要。持续疼痛与抑郁、焦虑和工作困难等因素有关。本研究旨在通过由分诊护士发起的镇痛,缩短急诊科的疼痛缓解时间。研究评估了在蒂库尔安贝萨专科医院和基度斯保罗斯专科医院,与标准疼痛管理相比,护士引导镇痛对患者满意度的影响。此外,该研究还比较了两家医院的镇痛时间,并评估了护士主导镇痛对缩短疼痛患者住院时间的影响。使用开放数据工具包收集数据,在确保数据完整性后,将数据导出到 SPSS 和 Excel 中进行分析。为了评估干预措施的效果,采用独立样本 t 检验法比较了干预组和对照组的镇痛时间。患者满意度评分也通过曼-惠特尼 U 检验在干预组和对照组之间进行了比较。采用 Kaplan-Meier 曲线比较干预组和对照组在两种情况下的镇痛时间。进行了点双序列相关性分析,以研究两种医院环境中住院时间与护士主导镇痛干预之间的关联。导致疼痛的最常见原因是内科疾病(21%),其次是外伤/枪伤/战争、跌倒意外和潜在疾病(分别为 15%、13% 和 13%)。到达时的疼痛程度与镇痛时间之间存在明显的相关性。结论和建议在急诊科实施护士主导的镇痛方案对于缩短镇痛时间和提高患者满意度至关重要。建议将此方法纳入国家护理实践指南,推广到其他医疗机构。
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Accuracy of focused cardiac ultrasound interpretation among emergency and critical care medicine residents in Ethiopia: A multi-center cross-sectional study 埃塞俄比亚急诊和重症医学住院医师对聚焦心脏超声解读的准确性:多中心横断面研究
IF 1.3 4区 医学 Q2 Nursing Pub Date : 2024-06-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.06.002
Nahom Mesfin Mekonen , Temesgen Beyene Abicho , Kalsidagn Girma Asfaw , Tigist Workneh Leulseged , Nebiat Adane Mera , Yegeta Wondafrash Habte , Fekadesilassie Henok Moges , Yidnekachew Asrat Birhan , Meron Tesfaye , Birhanu Tesfaye

Introduction

Focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) has emerged as a valuable tool in emergency and critical care medicine, allowing for rapid assessment of cardiac function and structure at the bedside. This rapid diagnostic technique holds particular promise in resource-limited settings like Ethiopia, where access to standard echocardiography may be limited and delayed. However, the accuracy of FoCUS interpretation is highly dependent on the operator's skills and expertise. To inform the design of effective interventions, the study aimed to assess the accuracy of FoCUS interpretation and associated factors among senior Emergency Medicine residents at two large referral teaching hospitals in Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from October to December 2023 among 80 residents at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College. To assess diagnostic accuracy, 15 pre-selected cardiac ultrasound videos (normal and pathological cases) were selected from American College of Emergency Physicians website and the PoCUS Atlas, and accurate interpretation was defined as correctly answering at least 12 out of 15 readings. A binary logistic regression model was fitted to identify significant factors at the 5% level of significance, where significant results were interpreted using adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with 95% confidence interval (CI).

Result

The overall accuracy in interpreting FoCUS findings was 47.5% (95% CI: 38.8–60.0%), with highest for collapsing Inferior Vena Cava (91.3%) and standstill (90.0%), and lowest for Regional Wall Motion Abnormality of Left Ventricle (46.3%). Residents who received training (AOR=4.14, 95%CI:1.32–13.04, p = 0.015), perceived themselves as skilled (AOR=4.81, 95%CI=1.06–21.82, p = 0.042), and felt confident in acquiring and interpretation (AOR=3.16, 95%CI=1.01–9.82, p = 0.047) demonstrated significantly higher accuracy.

Conclusion

The study identified a low overall accuracy in FoCUS interpretation, with accuracy improving with training and better perceived skill and confidence. Training programs with simulation, continuous education, and mentorship are crucial to enhance these critical skills.

导言聚焦心脏超声(FoCUS)已成为急诊和重症监护医学的重要工具,可在床边快速评估心脏功能和结构。在埃塞俄比亚等资源有限的国家,这种快速诊断技术尤其具有前景,因为在这些国家,标准超声心动图的使用可能受到限制和延迟。然而,FoCUS 解读的准确性在很大程度上取决于操作者的技能和专业知识。为了为设计有效的干预措施提供信息,本研究旨在评估埃塞俄比亚两家大型转诊教学医院急诊医学科高级住院医师的 FoCUS 解读准确性及相关因素。方法 2023 年 10 月至 12 月,本研究对 Tikur Anbessa 专科医院和圣保罗医院千禧医学院的 80 名住院医师进行了横断面研究。为评估诊断准确性,从美国急诊医师学会网站和 PoCUS 图集中选取了 15 个预选的心脏超声视频(正常和病理病例),15 个读数中至少有 12 个读数回答正确即为准确解读。结果解释 FoCUS 结果的总体准确率为 47.5%(95% CI:38.8-60.0%),其中下腔静脉塌陷(91.3%)和静止(90.0%)的准确率最高,左心室区域壁运动异常(46.3%)的准确率最低。接受过培训的住院医师(AOR=4.14,95%CI:1.32-13.04,p = 0.015)、认为自己技术熟练的住院医师(AOR=4.81,95%CI=1.06-21.82,p = 0.042)以及对获取和判读有信心的住院医师(AOR=3.16,95%CI=1.01-9.82,p = 0.047)的准确率明显更高。模拟培训计划、持续教育和导师指导对提高这些关键技能至关重要。
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The knowledge and skills of emergency department registered nursing staff at an academic hospital in South Africa, on endotracheal tube cuff manometry, before and after a training session 南非一家学术医院急诊科注册护理人员在培训前后对气管导管袖带测压法的了解和掌握程度
IF 1.3 4区 医学 Q2 Nursing Pub Date : 2024-06-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.06.001
Jandre Henning , Lucy Hindle

Introduction

Accurate management of endotracheal tube cuff pressure is essential to prevent patient morbidity and mortality. Due to increased length of stay of critically ill patients in emergency departments, it has become an increasingly important skill among Emergency Department nurses.

Methods

This prospective longitudinal interventional study was performed among registered nurses at the emergency departments in a Johannesburg Academic Hospital. The study aimed to determine their current knowledge and practical skills on endotracheal tube cuff manometry and assess the effectiveness of a training program. The training program was provided once, in the form of a narrated PowerPoint presentation developed by the researchers and involved theoretical and practical components. The participants' theoretical knowledge and practical skills were measured by using questionnaires and skill assessments. The theoretical and practical scores were compared pre- and post-training.

Results

Of the 63 registered nurses employed in the emergency departments, 95 % (60) participated in this study. 86 % reported having never received any formal training on endotracheal tube cuff manometry. Only 38.9 % used cuff manometry as standard practice and only 12.8 % checked it at appropriate 12-hourly intervals. The pre-training median score on theory was 4.5 (IQR=3.0) and improved to 7.0 (IQR=3.0) post-training. The maximum achievable score was 11 with a pre-training average of 41.8 % and post-training of 64.5 % (p = 0.001).

The practical pre-training median score was 1.0 (IQR=8.0) and improved to 12.0 (IQR=2.0) post-training. The maximum achievable score was 12 with a pre-training average of 29.1 % and a post-training average of 93.3 % (p = 0.001).

Conclusion

This study showed inadequate knowledge and skills on endotracheal cuff pressure manometry among registered nurses in the emergency department. It also correlates with other evidence that supports the need for ongoing training programs. Our training program led to significant improvement among participants in both knowledge and practical skills. This training program was well received by participants and deemed to be practice changing. The recommendation after this study will be for South African emergency units to consider using this study and training material as a guide for annual in-service training.

引言 准确管理气管插管袖带压力对防止患者发病和死亡至关重要。由于急诊科危重病人的住院时间延长,这已成为急诊科护士日益重要的一项技能。方法这项前瞻性纵向干预研究针对约翰内斯堡一家学术医院急诊科的注册护士进行。该研究旨在确定护士目前对气管导管袖带测压的知识和实践技能,并评估培训计划的效果。培训项目以研究人员制作的 PowerPoint 演示文稿的形式进行,包括理论和实践两部分。参与者的理论知识和实践技能通过问卷调查和技能评估来衡量。结果 在急诊科工作的 63 名注册护士中,95%(60 人)参加了这项研究。86%的人表示从未接受过气管导管袖带测压的正规培训。只有 38.9% 的人将气管插管袖带测压作为标准做法,只有 12.8% 的人每隔 12 小时检查一次。培训前的理论得分中位数为 4.5(IQR=3.0),培训后提高到 7.0(IQR=3.0)。可达到的最高分数为 11 分,培训前的平均分数为 41.8%,培训后的平均分数为 64.5%(p = 0.001)。培训前的平均得分率为 29.1%,培训后的平均得分率为 93.3% (p = 0.001)。该研究还与其他证据相关联,证明有必要持续开展培训计划。我们的培训计划使参与者在知识和实践技能方面都有了显著提高。这项培训计划受到了参与者的欢迎,并被认为能够改变实践。研究结束后,我们建议南非的急诊科考虑将本研究和培训材料作为年度在职培训的指南。
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