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Factors affecting the preparedness of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in disasters: a systematic review
BackgroundOne of the most significant advantages of Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in disaster relief efforts is their ability to reach...
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Patients’ self-triage for unscheduled urgent care: a preliminary study on the accuracy and factors affecting the performance of a Belgian self-triage platform
BackgroundManagement of unscheduled urgent care is a complex concern for many healthcare providers. Facing the challenge of appropriately dispatching...
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Analysis of onset-to-door time and its influencing factors in Chinese patients with acute ischemic stroke during the 2020 COVID-19 epidemic: a preliminary, prospective, multicenter study
BackgroundPre-hospital delay in China is a serious issue with unclear relevant reasons, seriously impeding the adoption of appropriate measures....
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Evaluation of the factors affecting triage decision-making among emergency department nurses and emergency medical technicians in Iran: a study based on Benner’s theory
IntroductionEmergency department (ED) nurses and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) find themselves performing triage under time pressure and with...
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The impact of the emergency medical services (EMS) automation system on patient care process and user workflow
BackgroundOne of the important components of the health system is the emergency medical services (EMS) system. The EMS system was implemented at...
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Perceived human factors from the perspective of paramedics – a qualitative interview study
BackgroundThe work environment in prehospital emergency medical care setting is dynamic and complex and includes many stressors. However, little is...
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Exploring factors influencing time from dispatch to unit availability according to the transport decision in the pre-hospital setting: an exploratory study
BackgroundEfficient resource distribution is important. Despite extensive research on response timings within ambulance services, nuances of time...
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Exploring use of coercion in the Norwegian ambulance service – a qualitative study
BackgroundHealthcare laws allow for exceptions from the consent requirement when patients are not competent to consent or pose a danger to themselves...
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Non-medical factors in prehospital resuscitation decision-making: a mixed-methods systematic review
AimThis systematic review explored how non-medical factors influence the prehospital resuscitation providers’ decisions whether or not to resuscitate...
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A scenario based approach to optimizing cost-effectiveness of physician-staffed Helicopter Emergency Medical Services compared to ground-based Emergency Medical Services in Finland
ObjectivesSince Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) is an expensive resource in terms of unit price compared to ground-based Emergency...
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Treating opioid use disorder in veterans with co-occurring substance use: a qualitative study with buprenorphine providers in primary care, mental health, and pain settings
BackgroundMost people with opioid use disorder (OUD) have co-occurring substance use, which is associated with lower receipt of OUD medications...
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The trend of change in the role of pre-hospital emergency medical services in Iran’s healthcare system: a situational analysis
IntroductionFollowing the significant changes in healthcare systems over the last century, the role of pre-hospital emergency medical services (EMS)...
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Reasons for bias in ambulance clinicians’ assessments of non-conveyed patients: a mixed-methods study
BackgroundThe number of ambulance assignments and the influx of patients to the emergency departments (EDs) in Sweden have increased in recent years....
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Diagnoses and mortality among prehospital emergency patients calling 112 with unclear problems: a population-based cohort study from Denmark
BackgroundPatients calling for an emergency ambulance and assessed as presenting with ‘unclear problem’ account for a considerable part of all...
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Prehospital predictors of the need for transfusion in patients with major trauma
PurposeSevere haemorrhage is a leading cause of early mortality following major trauma. By early identification of patients at risk, blood...
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Advance directives in the emergency department–a systematic review of the status quo
BackgroundProviding individualised healthcare in line with patient wishes is a particular challenge for emergency healthcare professionals....
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Modelling cost-effectiveness of replacement strategies for ambulance services in the Ministry of Health Malaysia
BackgroundEmergency Medical Service (EMS) is a very crucial aspect of the healthcare system in providing urgent management and transportation of...
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Evaluating prehospital care of patients with potential traumatic spinal cord injury: sco** review
PurposeTo gain insight into current research regarding prehospital care (PHC) in patients with potential traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) and to...
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Under-triage of older trauma patients in prehospital care: a systematic review
BackgroundIt is argued that many older trauma patients are under-triaged in prehospital care which may adversely affect their outcomes. This...
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Exploring safety culture in the Finnish ambulance service with Emergency Medical Services Safety Attitudes Questionnaire
BackgroundEmergency Medical Services (EMS) is, by its nature, a challenging context that may create risks for both patients and employees. It is also...
