Trauma-informed care in emergency medicine: The role of nurses, pharmacy, telehealth in providing care to patients who have experienced trauma

Seham Ahmed Alanazi; Mohammad Abdullah Almanna; Dhiyaa Manawer Alanazi; Sami Mohammed Al Enazi; Khalid Salem Alaboush; Badour Subhi Alaujan; Bander Ahmad Zamzami; Wadha Abdulkarim Alsaleh

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v7nS1.15058

Authors

Seham Ahmed Alanazi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Mohammad Abdullah Almanna KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Dhiyaa Manawer Alanazi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Sami Mohammed Al Enazi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Khalid Salem Alaboush KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Badour Subhi Alaujan KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Bander Ahmad Zamzami KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Wadha Abdulkarim Alsaleh KSA, National Guard Health Affairs

Keywords:

telehealth, emergency medicine, COVID-19, nurses, pharmacists, remote patient monitoring, virtual consultations, pre-hospital care

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth in healthcare, particularly in emergency medicine. The need to minimize physical contact and optimize resource allocation has led to the exploration of telehealth's potential in pre-hospital, inpatient, and post-discharge settings. Aim of Work – This review examines the utilization of telehealth and the role of physicians, nurses, and pharmacists in emergency medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its applications, benefits, and limitations. Methods – A comprehensive electronic search was conducted across six databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Embase) up to 2018. The review focused on English-written, full-text articles that explored telehealth in emergency medicine. A total of 36 articles were selected for analysis. Results – Telehealth has demonstrated its value in pre-hospital care, emergency department (ED) management, and post-discharge follow-up. Key applications include remote patient monitoring, virtual consultations, and tele-triage. Benefits include reduced PPE usage, improved patient communication, and enhanced resource utilization. However, challenges include infrastructure limitations, technical issues, and ethical considerations. Conclusion – Telehealth holds significant potential to enhance emergency medical care, particularly in the context of infectious disease outbreaks. However, further research is needed to address existing limitations and optimize its implementation.

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