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J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2015, 25(126): 42-57 |
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Eri M, Jafari N, Kabir M J, Mahmoodishan G, Moghassemi M J, Tahanian M, et al . Concept and Challenges of Delivering Preventive and Care Services in Prehospital Emergency Medical Service: A Qualitative Study. J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2015; 25 (126) :42-57
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Maryam Eri 
, Nahid Jafari , Mohammad javad Kabir , Gholamreza Mahmoodishan , Mohammad javad Moghassemi , Mansour Tahanian , Ali Mohajervatan , Alireza Heidari
, Nahid Jafari , Mohammad javad Kabir , Gholamreza Mahmoodishan , Mohammad javad Moghassemi , Mansour Tahanian , Ali Mohajervatan , Alireza Heidari
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Background and purpose: Prehospital emergency medical service (EMS) is an important part of the health care system. Today, the need for integrated emergency care services and delivering qualified preventive and care services felt more than before in accidents and emergencies. This survey aimed to investigate the views of emergency medical personnel on the concept and nature of preventive and care services and current challenges in delivering these services in prehospital EMS centers in Golestan province, Iran.
Materials and methods : A qualitative study was done with 16 emergency medical personnel working in EMS sites in Golestan province using purposeful sampling. Data was collected by semi-structured interview guide and framework analysis was implemented to analyze the data.
Results: Two general themes were identified including 1) the concept of preventive and care services in the EMS and 2) the challenges in providing qualified services in the EMS sites in Golestan province. Also, five sub-themes and 12 subclasses were determined.
Conclusion: To enhance and promote services, the EMS system of Golestan province need reforms in organizational structure, laws and administrative regulations, training programs, the system of monitoring and evaluation of personnel, also provision of equipment and manpower and provision of personnel amenities to improve the staff performance. Furthermore, it is necessary to boost emergency services at the community level through training people and enhancing collaboration and participation with other organizations.
Keywords: Preventive and care services, emergency medical technician, emergency medical personnel, prehospital emergency medical services
Type of Study: Research(Original) |
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Health Services Management
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