Prehospital emergency nurses' experiences of caring for patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction: an interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Despite the prevalence of emergency medical service assignments related to chest discomfort, limited research delves into nurses' experiences of caring for such patients. This study aimed to illuminate prehospital emergency nurses' (PENs') experiences of caring for patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction (AMI).

Design

A qualitative interview study.

Setting

Two Swedish emergency medical service organisations in two different regions.

Participants

Consecutive inclusion of 12 PENs.

Data analysis

An inductive content analysis according to Elo and Kyngäs.

Results

The results underline the active role of PENs in providing care for patients with AMI in the emergency medical service. They emphasise the ability to identify classic sym

SUBMITTER: Bjohle S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11409269 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature