Acupuncture in Emergency Department Coming Soon
Research in Progress
This case study is currently being developed. The research has not yet been
completed, and findings will be published here once available.
Overview
This example will document a registrar-led initiative to implement acupuncture in an emergency department setting. Unlike the PONV acupressure case study, which uses a nurse-led, non-invasive model, this example involves needle-based acupuncture delivered in an acute care environment.
What This Case Study Will Cover
- Setting: Emergency department at an Australian public hospital
- Model: Registrar-led acupuncture delivery within ED workflows
- Clinical focus: Acute presentations suitable for acupuncture intervention
- Framework application: How HAIF's four phases adapt to the distinct challenges of emergency department implementation — including faster pace, higher patient turnover, and different credentialling requirements
- Scope of practice: How a medical registrar's existing credentials interact with acupuncture credentialling in a hospital context
How This Differs from Example 1
| Dimension | PONV Acupressure | ED Acupuncture |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | Surgical ward / Recovery | Emergency department |
| Lead clinician | Nurse | Medical registrar |
| Intervention | Acupressure wristband (non-invasive) | Needle acupuncture (invasive) |
| Timing | Planned peri-operative | Acute/unscheduled presentations |
| Status | Completed | In progress |
When this research is complete, the case study will walk through all four HAIF phases as applied to the emergency department context, including adaptations required for acute care settings.
To be notified when this case study is published, contact us.
Last reviewed: April 2026