Perceptions and experiences of community first responders on their role and relationships: qualitative interview study

Perceptions and experiences of community first responders on their role and relationships: qualitative interview study

Abstract Background Community First Responders (CFRs) are lay volunteers who respond to medical emergencies. We aimed to explore perceptions and experiences of CFRs in one scheme about their role. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of CFRs during June and July 20...

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Main Authors: Viet-Hai Phung, Ian Trueman, Fiona Togher, Roderick Ørner, Aloysius Niroshan Siriwardena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
First responders
Prehospital care
Urgent care
Ambulance care, volunteers
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13049-018-0482-5

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