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This research aims to understand how nurses deliver trauma-informed care in emergency departments and navigate associated challenges.

December 13, 2025Research in Nursing & HealthOpen Access

“Holding Space in Chaos”: Nurses' Experiences Delivering Trauma‐Informed Care in Emergency Departments

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AAAbdulrhman Khaled Al AbdulqaderKing Faisal University SASayed Ibrahim AliKing Faisal University SSSamah Anwar ShalabyAlexandria University

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Qualitative study explores the delivery and emotional navigation of trauma-informed care by registered nurses in emergency settings, suggesting enhanced institutional support is needed.

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This research aims to understand how nurses deliver trauma-informed care in emergency departments and navigate associated challenges.
Qualitative phenomenological design used
Seventeen registered nurses from a tertiary hospital participated in interviews
Data analyzed thematically using Braun and Clarke's framework
NVivo 14 software was utilized for analysis
Nurses create psychological safety amid trauma and time pressure
Organizational structures often constrain relational care
Emotional boundaries and grounding rituals help sustain compassion
Ongoing exposure to trauma leads to moral injury and emotional exhaustion
Reflection and peer support are crucial for coping

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Abdulqader et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6941aaa70f5af7fd17df4c94 https://doi.org/10.1002/nur.70042

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Qualitative study explores the delivery and emotional navigation of trauma-informed care by registered nurses in emergency settings, suggesting enhanced institutional support is needed.

“Holding Space in Chaos”: Nurses' Experiences Delivering Trauma‐Informed Care in Emergency Departments

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“Holding Space in Chaos”: Nurses' Experiences Delivering Trauma‐Informed Care in Emergency Departments

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