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Implementation of an Emergency Department Information System: A Qualitative Study of Nurses’ Attitudes and Experience (2012)
Journal Article
Vezyridis, P., Timmons, S., & Wharrad, H. J. (2012). Implementation of an Emergency Department Information System: A Qualitative Study of Nurses’ Attitudes and Experience. Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 30(10), 540–546. https://doi.org/10.1097/NXN.0b013e3182573b04

This article explores the reactions of nurses toward the implementation of an emergency department information system. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 22 nurses, and data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results suggest that d... Read More about Implementation of an Emergency Department Information System: A Qualitative Study of Nurses’ Attitudes and Experience.

The importance of vital signs in the triage of injured patients (2012)
Journal Article
Chalari, E., Intas, G., Stergiannis, P., Paraskevas, V., & Fildissis, G. (2012). The importance of vital signs in the triage of injured patients. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 35(3), 292-298. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNQ.0b013e318255d6b3

Background: Vital signs are indicators of a patient presenting to an emergency department (ED). Abnormal vital signs have been associated with an increased likelihood of admission to the hospital. Physicians have long recognized the importance of vit... Read More about The importance of vital signs in the triage of injured patients.