Emotional labour in the children's emergency department setting

Blundell, Callula and Pittaway, Beth 2026. Emotional labour in the children's emergency department setting. Brimble, Mandy, ed. Emotional Labour in the Nursing Care of Children, Young People and their Families, Oxon and New York: Routledge, pp. 7-21. (10.4324/9781032695525-3)

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the emotional labour and challenges faced by nurses in the Children's Emergency Department (CED). It highlights the demanding nature of the environment, where nurses must manage critical medical conditions and traumatic injuries while balancing their emotional responses and professional responsibilities. The chapter outlines the systemic pressures that exacerbate emotional labour, including overcrowding and patient flow issues, which can lead to increased morbidity and mortality risks for patients. The narrative emphasises the importance of understanding these dynamics to improve nurse well-being and patient care.

Item Type:	Book Section
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Healthcare Sciences
Publisher:	Routledge
ISBN:	9781032695518
Last Modified:	24 Mar 2026 16:24
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/186000

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