Why the study?
What factors influence the decision to utilize emergency medical services among chest pain patients?
Population
962 community members responding to a phone survey and 875 chest pain emergency department arrivals across…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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The EMS intention-use gap in chest pain may reflect modifiable barriers; leaves open whether targeted interventions can increase activation.
What factors influence the decision to utilize emergency medical services among chest pain patients?
Despite high intentions to use EMS for cardiac symptoms, actual utilization is low and undermined by self-treatment, physician contact, and financial concerns.
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