Nursing Role in Managing Patients with Recurrent Emergency Department Visits

Authors

  • Sarah Saad E Althubyani
  • Faydah Ruwaished Khlaif Al-Anazi
  • Alanazi, Fatimah Khalid A
  • Maryam Mayouf Nowayzil Alruwaili
  • Ruyuf Munis Fnaitel Al-Ruwaili
  • Haifa Mohammed Alhazmi
  • Mohammed Ghanim H Alsaadouni
  • Alanoud Mohammed M Tafis
  • Maram Shanan Khazan Alenzi
  • Yasmin Mohammad Buhassn
  • Eidah Qitaf Ali Alruwaili

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22399/ijcesen.4728

Keywords:

Nursing, Emergency Department, Frequent Utilizers, Care Coordination, Transitional Care, Holistic Assessment

Abstract

Nursing plays a pivotal and multifaceted role in breaking the cycle of recurrent Emergency Department (ED) visits by addressing the complex biomedical, psychological, and social determinants that drive this high-risk behavior. Moving beyond episodic crisis intervention, nurses employ holistic assessments to identify root causes such as unmet mental health needs, medication non-adherence, and socioeconomic instability. Through skilled care coordination and transitional planning, they bridge the critical gap between the ED and community-based services, ensuring seamless linkages to primary care, social support, and chronic disease management programs. The therapeutic nurse-patient relationship, built on trust and motivational interviewing, fosters engagement and empowers patients with tailored education for improved self-management. Furthermore, nurses lead interdisciplinary initiatives and advocate for systemic reforms, positioning them as essential agents in transforming the ED from a revolving door into a portal to sustainable, patient-centered health outcomes.

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2024-07-30

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Sarah Saad E Althubyani, Faydah Ruwaished Khlaif Al-Anazi, Alanazi, Fatimah Khalid A, Maryam Mayouf Nowayzil Alruwaili, Ruyuf Munis Fnaitel Al-Ruwaili, Haifa Mohammed Alhazmi, … Eidah Qitaf Ali Alruwaili. (2024). Nursing Role in Managing Patients with Recurrent Emergency Department Visits. International Journal of Computational and Experimental Science and Engineering, 10(4). https://doi.org/10.22399/ijcesen.4728

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Vol. 10 No. 4 (2024): IJCESEN

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