Paramedics and emergency medical technicians’ perceptions of geriatric trauma care in Saudi Arabia

Paramedics and emergency medical technicians’ perceptions of geriatric trauma care in Saudi Arabia

Saudi ambulance clinicians face unique challenges in providing prehospital care to older trauma patients. Limited geriatric-specific training and complex needs of this population hinder effective management, leading to adverse outcomes. This study explores the perceptions of Saudi ambulance clinicians regarding geriatric trauma care and identify facilitators and barriers to improved care.

Naif Harthi, Steve Goodacre, Fiona C. Sampson, Meshary Binhotan & Abdullah Suhail Alotaibi

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12873-024-01167-8

https://link.springer.com/journal/12873

09 january 2025

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