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Nurses Experiences in Chemical Emergency Departments: Iran-Iraq War, 1980-1988 Publisher Pubmed



Firouzkouhi M1 ; Zarghamboroujeni A1 ; Nouraei M2 ; Yousefi H1 ; Holmes CA3
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  1. 1. Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of History, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. School of Nursing, Midwifery and Nutrition, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia

Source: International Emergency Nursing Published:2013


Abstract

Background: Nurses have played a major role in taking care of the wounded across the centuries. One of the most important roles of Iranian nurses in wartime has been working in chemical emergency departments. This study investigated the nature of nursing practice in chemical emergency departments created in the context of the Iran-Iraq War fought during 1980-1988. Method: This is a history methodology design with oral history and in-depth interview to detect nurses 'actual experiences in chemical emergency departments while taking care of the chemically injured military forces. Findings: Today's nurses emphasize finding new ways to fulfill the present nursing needs and to combine theory and practice in an appropriate framework.Having a retrospective approach to utilize nurses' experience can well clarify the future way to achieve this goal. Conclusion: This study revealed the way the nurses prepared to take care of the chemically injured in miserable situations and their practice in chemical emergency departments. It highlighted their awareness of wartime nursing and the challenging experiences it brings. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
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