Emotional Labour in the Children's Emergency Department Setting
Abstract
This chapter discusses the emotional labour and challenges faced by nurses in the Children&s;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.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Emotional Labor in Professions
Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
Nursing education and management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 7–21
- Publication date
- 3 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter