Journal article
Nonurgent Pediatric Interhospital Transfers: A Narrative Enquiry of Nurses’ Experiences in Australia
Journal of Emergency Nursing, Vol.49(4), pp.564-5.73E+03
2023
Abstract
Introduction:
This study aimed to explore nonurgent pediatric interhospital transfers through the lens of nurses’ experiences and perceptions when undertaking these transfers.
Methods:
Using a narrative inquiry approach, data were collected via semistructured interviews with registered nurses (N = 7) who had experience undertaking patient transfers between nonurgent low-acuity and urgent high-acuity hospital settings.
Results:
Findings established the following 8 themes: ensuring transfer preparation for risk mitigation, practicing confident advocacy, being accountable for risk mitigation of the deteriorating patient during transfer, maintaining standardized procedure, using training and mentorship to support confidence, maintaining interhospital and intrahospital relationships, recognizing the significance of transfer on families, and acknowledging the burden of transfer and delay.
Discussion:
By exploring the stories and experiences of emergency nurses who undertake pediatric interhospital transfers, a deep investigation of the risks and challenges has been described, an area often underrepresented in the literature. Findings from this study highlight important learnings for pediatric interhospital transfer that add value to the wider body of evidence.
Details
- Title
- Nonurgent Pediatric Interhospital Transfers: A Narrative Enquiry of Nurses’ Experiences in Australia
- Authors
- Terri Downer (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - MidwiferyRebecca Halsall (Author) - Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health ServiceRoni Cole (Author) - Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health ServiceClare Thomas (Author) - Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health ServiceLauren Kearney (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Publication details
- Journal of Emergency Nursing, Vol.49(4), pp.564-5.73E+03
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc.
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jen.2022.12.007
- ISSN
- 1527-2966
- Grants
- Wishlist/SCHHS/USC Collaborative Research Grant Scheme, 0980023037, Wishlist (Australia, Sunshine Coast)
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Midwifery; School of Health - Nursing; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99702298902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web Of Science research areas
- Emergency Medicine
- Nursing
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