A qualitative study on conveyance decision-making during emergency call outs to people with dementia: the HOMEWARD project

A qualitative study on conveyance decision-making during emergency call outs to people with dementia: the HOMEWARD project

Abstract Background Paramedics are increasingly required to make complex decisions as to whether they should convey a patient to hospital or manage their condition at the scene. Dementia can be a significant barrier to the assessment process. However, to our knowledge no research has specifically ex...

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Main Authors: Sarah Voss, Janet Brandling, Katherine Pollard, Hazel Taylor, Sarah Black, Marina Buswell, Richard Cheston, Sarah Cullum, Theresa Foster, Kim Kirby, Larissa Prothero, Sarah Purdy, Chris Solway, Jonathan Benger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Prehospital care
Emergency ambulance systems
Dementia
Geriatrics
Admission avoidance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-020-0306-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-020-0306-6

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