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April 16, 2026Nursing ReportsOpen Access

Beyond Triage: The Critical Role of Emergency Nurses in COPD Assessment and Management—Insights from Patients and Staff

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CMClint MoloneyGBGavin BeccariaAMAmy B. Mullens

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Qualitative insights reveal how emergency nurses enhance care for COPD patients, suggesting improvements in management.

Key Points

  • The aim is to understand the experiences of patients and nursing staff in managing COPD in emergency settings.
  • Conducted qualitative phenomenological research across three regional Australian emergency departments.
  • Utilized purposive sampling to recruit patients with acute COPD exacerbations and nursing and medical staff.
  • Performed semi-structured interviews and analyzed data using thematic analysis.
  • Identified six key themes related to nursing practices in urgent COPD care.
  • Highlighted the importance of nurses in assessing patient needs, providing education, and coordinating care.
  • Described challenges faced by nurses due to time constraints and system pressures in delivering optimal care.

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Moloney et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e07e582f7e8953b7cbf523https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep16040136
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