scholarly journals Conceptions and Feelings of Nurses Working in Emergency Medical Services about their Professional Practice and Training

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evânio Márcio Romanzini ◽  
Lisnéia Fabiani Bock
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Nurses Perceptions ◽  
And Training

This descriptive study with qualitative approach aimed to identify the feelings that result from the practice and training of nurses working in mobile Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Nine nurses were interviewed in September 2007. Bardin's content analysis was used and six categories emerged: "Feelings aroused in the EMS", "Experiences in the daily routine", "nurses' activities in EMS", "Personal and professional preparedness", "Reflecting on the professional training" and "Nurses' perceptions of the EMS". The importance of this study lays in the need for personally, professionally and emotionally prepared nurses and also in the need to acknowledge and value the nursing practice in this service. The results revealed that nurses working in EMS feel secure, prepared and motivated to work and they also experience diverse feelings such as compassion, gratitude, anger, pity, sadness and anxiety. Acknowledgment and the possibility of restoring lives motivate them.

In-Field Extremity Amputation: Prevalence and Protocols in Emergency Medical Services

1996 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn E. Kampen ◽  
Jon R. Krohmer ◽  
Jeffrey S. Jones ◽  
J.M. Dougherty ◽  
Robert K. Bonness
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Epidemiological Survey ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vehicle Accidents ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Trauma Surgeons ◽  
And Training

AbstractObjective:To determine current experience, attitudes, and training concerning the performance of in-field extremity amputations in North America.Design:Cross-sectional, epidemiological survey.Participants:Emergency medical services (EMS) directors from the 200 largest metropolitan areas in North America and attendees at the 1992 Mid-Year National Association of EMS Physicians Meeting.Interventions:The survey consisted of five questions focusing on demographic and operational data, the frequency of occurrence of the performance of in-field amputations, personnel responsible for performing the procedure, existing written protocols for the procedure, and the scope of training provided.Results:A total of 143 surveys was completed. Eighteen respondents (13%) reported a total of 26 in-field extremity amputations in the past five years. The most common cause for the injuries requiring amputations was motor-vehicle accidents. In the majority of cases (53.2%), trauma surgeons were responsible for performing the amputation, followed by emergency physicians (36.4%). Of respondents, 96% stated that there was no training available through their EMS agencies related to the performance of in-field extremity amputations. Only two EMS systems had an existing protocol regarding in-field amputations.Conclusions:The results suggest a need for established protocols to make the procedure easily accessible when needed, especially in large metropolitan EMS systems. This information should be emphasized during EMS training and reinforced through continuing education.

WHAT PATIENTS NEED FROM EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOLLOWING A SYNCOPE EVENT: A QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTIVE STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (10) ◽  
pp. S19
Author(s):  
T. Williamson ◽  
M. Runte ◽  
T. Runte ◽  
K. King-Shier ◽  
R. Sheldon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

A review of telemedicine in Uzbekistan

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles R Doarn ◽  
Fatima Adilova ◽  
David Lam
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
The Other ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
International Assistance ◽  
National Network ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Charitable Trust ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Training

The government of Uzbekistan has recognized the need for telemedicine. With the support of several international groups, three telemedicine programmes have been established. This international assistance has provided equipment and training. There is a national network of emergency medical services, and two e-referral projects, one led by the Swinfen Charitable Trust and the other by NATO. Although these have been successful, they continue to face similar difficulties. However, telemedicine has shown its value.

scholarly journals Epidemiological profile of emergency medical services in Japan: a population‐based descriptive study in 2016

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shunichiro Nakao ◽  
Yusuke Katayama ◽  
Tetsuhisa Kitamura ◽  
Tomoya Hirose ◽  
Junya Sado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Epidemiological Profile

The State of Leadership Education in Emergency Medical Services: A Multi-national Qualitative Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 478-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Joseph Leggio
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
The State ◽  
Leadership Education ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Publication Type ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Medical Education And Training ◽  
And Training

AbstractObjectiveThis study investigated how leadership is learned in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) from a multi-national perspective by interviewing EMS providers from multiple nations working in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.MethodsA phenomenological, qualitative methodology was developed and 19 EMS providers from multiple nations were interviewed in June 2013. Interview questions focused on how participants learned EMS leadership as an EMS student and throughout their careers as providers. Data were analyzed to identify themes, patterns, and codes to be used for final analysis to describe findings.ResultsEmergency Medical Services leadership is primarily learned from informal mentoring and on-the-job training in less than supportive environments. Participants described learning EMS leadership during their EMS education. A triangulation of EMS educational resources yielded limited results beyond being a leader of patient care. The only course that yielded results from triangulation was EMS Management. The need to develop EMS leadership courses was supported by the findings. Findings also supported the need to include leadership education as part of continuing medical education and training.ConclusionEmergency Medical Services leadership education that prepares students for the complexities of the profession is needed. Likewise, the need for EMS leadership education and training to be part of continuing education is supported. Both are viewed as a way to advance the EMS profession. A need for further research on the topic of EMS leadership is recognized, and supported, with a call for action on suggested topics identified within the study.LeggioWJJr. The state of leadership education in Emergency Medical Services: a multi-national qualitative study. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2014;29(5):1-6.

scholarly journals Emergency care education in South Africa: past, present and future

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simpiwe Sobuwa ◽  
Lloyd Denzil Christopher
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Emergency Care ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Hospital Emergency ◽  
Care Education ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
The Many ◽  
And Training

There have been major changes in pre-hospital emergency care training and education in South African over the past 30 years. This has culminated in the publication of a regulation that brings an end to an era of short courses in emergency care and paves the way for the implementation of the National Emergency Care Education and Training (NECET) policy. The policy envisions a 1-year higher certificate, a 2-year diploma and the 4-year professional degree in emergency medical care. This paper aims to describe the history of emergency care education and training in South Africa that culminated in the NECET policy. The lessons in the professional development of pre-hospital emergency care education and training may have application for emergency medical services in other countries.The migration of existing emergency medical services personnel to the new higher education qualification structure is a major challenge. The transition to the new framework will take time due to the many challenges that must be overcome before the vision of the policy is realised. Ongoing engagement with all stakeholders is necessary for the benefits envisioned in the NECET policy to be realised.  

scholarly journals 1st International Emergency Medical Services Congress

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeff Allan
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Hospital Care ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
And Training

The 1st International Emergency Medical Service Congress was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The theme for this congress was to bring together EMS at both regional and international levels to exchange and discuss pre-hospital care; particularly on road trauma, and debate the progress and development of the most up to date research, practical methodologies, and clinical practices and training.

scholarly journals Support for Interdisciplinary Approaches in Emergency Medical Services Education

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
William J Leggio ◽  
Kenneth J D'Alessandro
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Healthcare Education ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approaches ◽  
Ems Education ◽  
Interdisciplinary Healthcare ◽  
Training Opportunities ◽  
And Training

<p>This article analyzes the need for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) educational programs and academicians to develop interdisciplinary educational and training opportunities with other healthcare disciplines. A literature review was conducted on EMS education and interdisciplinary approaches in healthcare education. In general, support for both didactic and simulated interdisciplinary education in healthcare is supported by positive impacts on student learning and improved patient outcomes. Support for interdisciplinary approaches in EMS education was constructed by applying research on interdisciplinary healthcare education to the identified criticisms of EMS education. A critical analysis of the literature allowed for recommendations to be made on the implementation of and further research for interdisciplinary approaches in EMS education. This article supports EMS students to be educated in a way that is reflective of a profession that must work collaboratively to provide out-of-hospital healthcare. </p>

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