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Perceived occupational stressors among emergency medical service providers: a qualitative study
Introduction: Emergency medical services (EMS) providers are at continuous exposure to occupational stressors
which negatively affect their health and professional practice. This study explored perceived occupational stressors
among EMS…
which negatively affect their health and professional practice. This study explored perceived occupational stressors
among EMS…
Multi-centre implementation of an Educational program to improve the Cardiac Arrest diagnostic accuracy of ambulance Telecommunicators and survival outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest victims: the EduCATe study design and methodology.
Background
Sudden cardiac death remains a leading cause of mortality in Canada, resulting in more than 35,000 deaths
annually. Most cardiac arrest victims collapse in their own home (85% of the time) and 50% are witnessed by a
family member or…
Sudden cardiac death remains a leading cause of mortality in Canada, resulting in more than 35,000 deaths
annually. Most cardiac arrest victims collapse in their own home (85% of the time) and 50% are witnessed by a
family member or…
Helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) activity after increased distance to out-of-hours services: an observational study from Norway
Background: Organizational changes in out-of-hour (OOH) services may have unintended consequences for other
prehospital services. Reports indicate an increased use of helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) after
changes in OOH services in…
prehospital services. Reports indicate an increased use of helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) after
changes in OOH services in…
Patient characteristics, triage utilisation, level of care, and outcomes in an unselected adult patient population seen by the emergency medical services: a prospective observational study
Background: Crowding in the emergency department (ED) is a safety concern, and pathways to bypass the ED
have been introduced to reduce the time to definitive care. Conversely, a number of low-acuity patients in the ED
could be assessed by the…
have been introduced to reduce the time to definitive care. Conversely, a number of low-acuity patients in the ED
could be assessed by the…
Emergency medical dispatch services across Pan-Asian countries: a web-based survey
Background: Dispatch services (DS’s) form an integral part of emergency medical service (EMS) systems. The role of
a dispatcher has also evolved into a crucial link in patient care delivery, particularly in dispatcher assisted cardiopulmonary…
a dispatcher has also evolved into a crucial link in patient care delivery, particularly in dispatcher assisted cardiopulmonary…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Issue 4 2022
Synthesis of Evidence to Support EMS Personnel’s Mental Health During Disease Outbreaks: A Scoping Review (Review Article)
Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel are at high risk for adverse mental health outcomes during disease outbreaks. To support the development of evidence-informed mitigation strategies, we conducted a scoping review to identify the extent of…
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 70 September 2023
A reflexive thematic analysis of ambulance nurses’ experience of facilitating child-centered care
Introduction: Ambulance nurses’ (ANs) feel less confident treating children. According to the United Nations Convention on Child Rights, there is a provision to safeguard children’s rights. Child-Centered Care (CCC) strives to lift children’s voices…
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 70 September 2023
Applying Crew Resource Management tools in Emergency Response Driving and patient transport—Finding consensus through a modified Delphi study
Background: Emergency Response Driving (ERD) comprises a significant risk to safety in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Crew Resource Management (CRM) tools play a major role in securing actions in high-risk procedures. The aim of this study was to…
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 66 January 2023
An emotional journey when encountering children in prehospital care:
Experiences from ambulance nurses
Background: Care encounters with children are a challenging and important task, but opportunities for such encounters are rarely available. Therefore, ambulance nurses (ANs) face difficulties in gaining experience in properly handling children, which…
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 66 January 2023
Advanced-level paramedics’ support needs for developing and
utilising competence
Introduction: Paramedic competence plays a vital role in emergency medical services (EMS), as the pre-hospital setting demands a wide variety of competencies from paramedics. The aim of the study was to examine the support that advanced-level…