Assessment of trauma nurse knowledge related to forensic practice.
Assessment of forensic practice specific to the trauma setting was the purpose of this pilot study. Thirty-eight trauma nurses from a level II trauma center completed a questionnaire related to their knowledge of forensic practice. Although 58% of nurses had some education related to forensics, emergency department nurses were significantly more knowledgeable about existence of protocols than were intensive care unit nurses. Most respondents indicated a willingness to incorporate forensic principles into practice. Forensic education and standardization of protocols would enhance clinical practice in the trauma setting.
Wellspan Health, York Hospital, 1001 S George St, York, PA 17405, USA. keleld@comcast.net
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D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003422:Critical Care; D004521:Educational Measurement; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000193:education; D005260:Female; D053604:Forensic Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D010414:Pennsylvania; D010865:Pilot Projects; D036301:Qualitative Research; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000193:education*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014193:Trauma Centers; D014194:Traumatology / Q000193:education*