Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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For many women, miscarriage constitutes an often sudden, unexpected physically as well as psychologically traumatic event. A large percentage of women having miscarriage must present to an outpatient setting, primarily the emergency department, for care during this time. Studies indicate that health care professionals are failing to meet the needs of women and their families during and after miscarriage and that greater emphasis should be placed on psychosocial and interpersonal skills. ⋯ This would be accomplished through bridging the gap between outpatient services and primary care. This resulted in creating a support group called Ended Beginnings, which was organized to help women convalesce through the physical, emotional, and spiritual hardships associated with pregnancy and infant loss. Positive feedback has been received from both patients and staff with regard to the extent to which collaborative services provide a positive impact for both the patient and staff assisting the patient during a time of sudden, unanticipated loss.
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The review questions that are featured in each of the issues of the JEN are based upon the Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum and other pertinent resources to emergency nursing practice, pediatric and adult. These questions offer emergency nurses an opportunity to test their knowledge about their practice. These questions appear both in print and online.