Effect on Emotional Stress Reactions Among Emergency Department Nursing Staff after Traumatic Event Exposure

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to discover whether there is a measurable effect on emotional stress reactions (as determined by the Emotional Stress Reaction Questionnaire (ESRQ) positive-negative balance) on emergency nurses after exposure to traumatic events during clinical shifts.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Nursing staff assigned to 8 to 12-hour clinical shifts in the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus Emergency Department during the study period.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Due to the subacute nature of the patient population in the North Hallway, we will exclude nurses assigned to work in this area, as well as those whose roles do not have primary patient care responsibilities (Triage, Charge, Flow RNs).

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Kharmene Sunga, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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