The effects of weather on daily emergency ambulance service demand in Taipei: a comparison with Hong Kong
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DOI: 10.1007/s00704-020-03213-4
Abstract: Numerous studies have examined the effects of weather on emergency ambulance service (EAS) demand. Given Taipei’s unique physical and social environments, empirical evidence collected from other regions may not be applicable. Collecting more information about… read more here.
Keywords: effects weather; hong kong; emergency ambulance; demand taipei ... See more keywords
Prehospital care nurses' self reported competence: A cross-sectional study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2020.100896
Abstract: BACKGROUND The Swedish ambulance service has undergone major changes in recent decades due to advancements being made in medical and technical resources, professional competence, and patient care. Registered and specialist nurses share the same role,… read more here.
Keywords: competence; study; self reported; professional competence ... See more keywords
The ways specialist nursing students understand the work in the ambulance service - a national Swedish phenomenographic study
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DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2022.2099023
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective To explore and describe the ways specialist ambulance nursing (SAN) students understand the work in the ambulance service. Design, sample, and measurements An explorative descriptive design was carried out through individual interviews with… read more here.
Keywords: role; ambulance; work; ways specialist ... See more keywords
Bringing humanity into view: action research with Qatar's ambulance service.
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DOI: 10.1108/jhom-10-2016-0208
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to argue for the widening of attention in healthcare improvement efforts, to include an awareness of the humanity of people who work in the sector and an appreciation… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; action research; research; humanity ... See more keywords
Wakayama Medical University Hospital perinatal helicopter ambulance service: 14 year review
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DOI: 10.1111/ped.13439
Abstract: In 2003, a perinatal helicopter air ambulance service was introduced for remote areas of Wakayama and Mie prefectures, Japan, but its long‐term impact on perinatal medicine has not yet been analyzed. read more here.
Keywords: perinatal helicopter; wakayama medical; ambulance service;
Perceived feasibility, facilitators and barriers to incorporating point-of-care testing for SARS-CoV-2 into emergency medical services by ambulance service staff: a survey-based approach
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064038
Abstract: Objectives This body of work aimed to elicit ambulance service staff’s perceptions on the barriers and facilitators to adoption, and clinical utility of incorporating rapid SARS-CoV-2 testing during ambulance assessments. Design A mixed-methods survey-based project… read more here.
Keywords: emergency; staff; service; survey ... See more keywords
OP6 An investigation into suicide amongst ambulance service staff
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DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2019-999.6
Abstract: Background In 2015, Ambulance Service Medical Directors raised concerns regarding a perceived increase in suicide deaths among ambulance service staff. The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) then commissioned a research study to investigate these… read more here.
Keywords: service staff; suicide; staff; ambulance service ... See more keywords
04 ‘What is the rate of general practitioner registration amongst homeless patients who present to an english ambulance service?’
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DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2020-999abs.4
Abstract: Background Marginalised groups such as homeless people and migrants experience barriers to registration with a general practitioner (GP). While various interventions have been trialed to improve registration rates, the potential for opportunistic interventions through the… read more here.
Keywords: amongst homeless; general practitioner; registration; ambulance ... See more keywords
04 Improving the prehospital identification and management of people presenting to the ambulance service with COVID 19 symptoms
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DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2021-999.4
Abstract: Background Little is known about how patients with COVID-19 present to ambulance services or their outcomes. Between 1st March and 31st August 2020 we investigated individuals who called the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) with COVID-19… read more here.
Keywords: covid symptoms; covid positive; covid; ambulance ... See more keywords