Emergency Nurses' Experiences Caring for Patients with Dementia

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dc.contributor.authorFulcher, Jennifer Charlene
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeEdwards, Dr. Marie (Nursing) Thompson, Dr. Genevieve (Nursing) Doupe, Dr. Malcolmen_US
dc.contributor.supervisorEdwards, Dr. Marie (Nursing)en_US
dc.date.accessioned2016-09-13T15:03:39Z
dc.date.available2016-09-13T15:03:39Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.degree.disciplineNursingen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Nursing (M.N.)en_US
dc.description.abstractThere is evidence that older Canadians have a higher incidence of presenting to the emergency department (ED) than any other age group. These visits may be made more complex if individuals are also cognitively impaired or have dementia. The purpose of this study was to explore ED nurses’ experiences of caring for adults with dementia in the ED. Using an interpretive descriptive approach, 12 registered nurses working in different EDs in an urban setting in Western Canada were interviewed about these experiences. Using the thematic analysis process described by Braun and Clarke, four themes were identified: 1) not a priority; 2) not the right place; 3) get them in, get them out; and 4) getting it wrong. The nurses identified that challenges in the care of persons with dementia in the ED are created by the fast-paced and chaotic environment of the ED, staffing, issues with disposition, and safety concerns. Suggestions for improving the care of persons with dementia were provided by the nurses.en_US
dc.description.noteOctober 2016en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/31710
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.subjectDementiaen_US
dc.subjectEmergency Departmenten_US
dc.subjectNurseen_US
dc.subjectExperienceen_US
dc.titleEmergency Nurses' Experiences Caring for Patients with Dementiaen_US
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
local.subject.manitobayesen_US
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