Exploring the use of pre-hospital pre-alerts and their impact on patients, Ambulance Service and Emergency Department staff: a mixed-methods study | Synapse
This research aims to evaluate how pre-hospital alerts impact patients and emergency department operations.
Conducted a mixed-methods study involving both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Engaged with ambulance service personnel and emergency department staff to gather insights.
Analyzed pre-alert implementation and its effects on patient care.
Identified improvements in communication between ambulance services and emergency departments.
Revealed benefits in patient outcomes due to timely alerts.
Highlights variations in staff perceptions regarding the effectiveness of pre-alerts.
Abstract
This synopsis presents independent research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health and Social Care Delivery Research programme as award number NIHR131293.