scholarly journals Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Utilization by Syrian Refugees Residing in Ankara, Turkey

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Osman Altıner ◽  
Sıdıka Tekeli Yeşil
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Database Analysis ◽  
Publication Type ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Health Directorate ◽  
Using Data

AbstractIntroductionMany Syrians have left their country and migrated to other countries since March 2011, due to the civil war. As of March 2016, a total of 2,747,946 Syrian refugees had immigrated to Turkey. Some Syrian refugees have been living in camps, while 2,475,134 have been living in metropolitan areas, such as Ankara.Study ObjectiveThis study investigated Emergency Medical Service (EMS) utilization among Syrian refugees residing in Ankara.MethodsThis study was a descriptive, cross-sectional database analysis using data obtained from the Department of EMS of the Ankara Provincial Health Directorate.ConclusionFive stations in the Altındağ region of Ankara responded to 42% of all calls from Syrian refugees. Prehospital EMS in Ankara have been used mostly by Syrian refugees younger than 18-years-old. Study findings also suggest that medical staff in regions where Syrian refugees are likely to be treated should be supported and provided with the ability to overcome language barriers and cultural differences.AltınerAO, Tekeli YeşilS. Emergency Medical Service (EMS) utilization by Syrian refugees residing in Ankara, Turkey. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2018;33(2):160–164.

Time, island and ambulance type characteristics of patient transfers from two Turkish islands

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Cuneyt Caliskan ◽  
K. Hakan Altintas
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Helicopter Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Patient Transfers ◽  
Patient Registration ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Ground Ambulance ◽  
Ground Ambulances

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the time, place and ambulance types specified on the ambulance patient registry forms for cases transferred through 112 EMS in the Bozcaada and Gökçeada island districts of the province of Çanakkale. Design/methodology/approach The universe of the descriptive – cross-sectional epidemiological study was composed of the ambulance patient registration forms of the cases which were transferred from Bozcaada and Gökçeada islands between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2013. Findings Of the transfers made, 28.1 percent were in the year 2012, 39.5 percent were in summer, 16.6 percent were in July, 17.9 percent were on Monday, 37.1 percent were between 12.00 and 17.59 h and 61.5 percent were from Gökçeada island. Ground ambulances were more common in the transfers from Bozcaada island, while ambulance boat and helicopter ambulance were more common for transfers from Gökçeada island. Helicopter-Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) (p<0.001), which is commonly preferred for patient transfers, inversely affects the use of Ambulance Boat-Emergency Medical Service (BEMS) and ground ambulances. Transfers from Bozcaada island were found to be shorter in duration, and the number of transfers from Bozcaada island between 00.00 and 05.59 h were found to be higher than from Gökçeada island (p<0.001), while the number of transfers via ground ambulance between 00.00 and 05.59 h were found to be higher than the other ambulance types (p<0.001). Practical implications This study reveals the current state of the various referral routes from the islands. Originality/value This paper is the first study to demonstrate the characteristics of patients referred from the island belongs to Turkey.

A Comparative Study of the Effect of Triage Training by Role-Playing and Educational Video on the Knowledge and Performance of Emergency Medical Service Staffs in Iran

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 605-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamidreza Aghababaeian ◽  
Soheila Sedaghat ◽  
Noorallah Tahery ◽  
Ali Sadeghi Moghaddam ◽  
Mohammad Maniei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Educational Video ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Publication Type ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Performance

AbstractIntroductionEducating emergency medical staffs in triage skills is an important aspect of disaster preparedness. The aim of the study was to compare the effect of role-playing and educational video presentation on the learning and performance of the emergency medical service staffs in Khozestan, IranMethodsA total of 144 emergency technicians were randomly classified into two groups. A researcher trained the first group using an educational video method and the second group with a role-playing method. Data were collected before, immediately, and 15 days after training using a questionnaire covering the three domains of demographic information, triage knowledge, and triage performance. The data were analyzed using defined knowledge and performance parameters.ResultsThere was no significant difference between the two training methods on performance and immediate knowledge (P = .2), lasting knowledge (P=.05) and immediate performance (P = .35), but there was a statistical advantage for the role-playing method on lasting performance (P = .02).ConclusionThe two educational methods equally increase knowledge and performance, but the role-playing method may have a more desirable and lasting effect on performance.AghababaeianH, SedaghatS, TaheryN, Sadeghi MoghaddamA, ManieiM, BahramiN, Araghi AhvaziL. A comparative study of the effect of triage training by role-playing and educational video on the knowledge and performance of emergency medical service staffs in Iran. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2013;28(6):1-5.

The knowledge of triage system in disaster among emergency medical service personnel at Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Riyadh city stations

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saqer Althunayyan ◽  
Abdullah Alhalybah ◽  
Ahmed Aloudah ◽  
Osama A. Samarkandi ◽  
Anas A. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Emergency Medical Service Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Triage System ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Correct Score

PurposeSimple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) is a unique triage system used by prehospital providers during disasters to quickly categorize and prioritize patient care according to severity. This study aims at evaluating knowledge about the START triage system among field emergency medical service (EMS) personnel working at the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in the stations of the city of Riyadh.Design/methodology/approachThis is a cross-sectional study that examined data collected from August 2019 to January 2020. The statistical population is from all field EMS personnel working in the SRCA located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Using simple random sampling, 239 field EMS personnel were assessed, and 235 completed the study (98.3% response rate). Data were collected electronically using demographics and 15 multiple choice emergency scenarios based on the START protocol.FindingsThe mean correct score is 8.21 ± 3.36 out of 15 questions of triage knowledge (score of 0–15 points), indicating that those respondents have moderate knowledge levels on the START triage tool. Physicians and paramedics have higher mean scores (10.13 ± 3.42 and 9.07 ± 3.22, respectively), which are significantly higher than emergency medical technicians and nurses (7.25 ± 3.15 and 5.63 ± 2.72, respectively; p < 0.05). The providers who attended the training course had higher mean scores (p < 0.05).Originality/valueBased on the results of the study, field EMS personnel did not reflect full knowledge of START triage tool. An interdisciplinary approach that adopts reinforcement education and periodical training courses is highly recommended to improve the respondents' performance and productivity. Moreover, there was a noticeable correlation between performance of respondents on the one hand and their education levels and prior training on the other hand.

Factors Affecting the Retention of Thai Paramedics in Emergency Medical Service

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (12) ◽  
pp. 1947-1952
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Retention Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
The Mean

Objective: To study the factors related to the rate of retention of Thai paramedics working in emergency medical service (EMS). Materials and Methods: Data were collected from paramedics all-over Thailand who decided to renew their 5-year license and were registered with the National Institute for Emergency Medicine (NIEMS). The present study was a cross-sectional study. Questionnaires were sent out between March 1 and March 31, 2021 via email, using Google forms. Results: Three hundred eighty-two questionnaires were sent, and 281 responses (74%) were obtained. Most were female (61.9%). The average age was 26.09±4.44 years. Median employment period was two years. At present, 89% of the cohort were still working as paramedics. The majority expect to continue the job for more than 10 years (41.6%). Factors affecting the retention rate were having an income of more than 15,000 Baht per month. The retention rate for the higher earning group was 11.27 times greater (adjusted OR 11.27, 95% CI 4.37 to 29.09, p<0.001) than those earning less than 15,000 Baht per month. In addition, as the mean professionalism score increased, the retention rate increased 3.63 times (adjusted OR 3.63, 95% CI 1.53 to 8.60, p=0.003). Conclusion: Remuneration and professionalism were the two factors related to the retention of the Thai paramedics in EMS. Perceived challenges to retention include professional council establishment and the Health Profession Act. Keywords: Emergency Medical Service; Paramedics; Retention

scholarly journals The effect of COVID-19 on emergency medical service call volumes and patient acuity: a cross-sectional study in Niagara, Ontario

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Ferron ◽  
Gina Agarwal ◽  
Rhiannon Cooper ◽  
Douglas Munkley
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Patient Acuity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emergency Medical

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic is a major public health problem. Subsequently, emergency medical services (EMS) have anecdotally experienced fluctuations in demand, with reports across Canada of both increased and decreased demand. Our primary objective was to assess the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on call volumes for several determinants in Niagara Region EMS. Our secondary objective was to assess changes in paramedic-assigned patient acuity scores as determined using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS). Methods We analyzed data from a regional EMS database related to call type, volume, and patient acuity for January to May 2016–2020. We used statistical methods to assess differences in EMS calls between 2016 and 2019 and 2020. Results A total of 114,507 EMS calls were made for the period of January 1 to May 26 between 2016 and 2020, inclusive. Overall, the incidence rate of EMS calls significantly decreased in 2020 compared to the total EMS calls in 2016–2019. Motor vehicle collisions decreased in 2020 relative to 2016–2019 (17%), while overdoses relatively increased (70%) in 2020 compared to 2016–2019. Calls for patients assigned a higher acuity score increased (CTAS 1) (4.1% vs. 2.9%). Conclusion We confirmed that overall, EMS calls have decreased since the emergence of COVID-19. However, this effect on call volume was not consistent across all call determinants, as some call types rose while others decreased. These findings indicate that COVID-19 may have led to actual changes in emergency medical service demand and will be of interest to other services planning for future pandemics or further waves of COVID-19.

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