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Opportunities and barriers for prehospital emergency medical services research in the Netherlands; results of a mixed-methods consensus study.
- Source :
- European Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery; Feb2024, Vol. 50 Issue 1, p221-232, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Introduction: Quality improvement in prehospital emergency medical services (EMS) can only be achieved by high-quality research and critical appraisal of current practices. This study examines current opportunities and barriers in EMS research in the Netherlands. Methods: This mixed-methods consensus study consisted of three phases. The first phase consisted of semi-structured interviews with relevant stakeholders. Thematic analysis of qualitative data derived from these interviews was used to identify main themes, which were subsequently discussed in several online focus groups in the second phase. Output from these discussions was used to shape statements for an online Delphi consensus study among relevant stakeholders in EMS research. Consensus was met if 80% of respondents agreed or disagreed on a particular statement. Results: Forty-nine stakeholders participated in the study; qualitative thematic analysis of the interviews and focus group discussions identified four main themes: (1) data registration and data sharing, (2) laws and regulations, (3) financial aspects and funding, and (4) organization and culture. Qualitative data from the first two phases of the study were used to construct 33 statements for an online Delphi study. Consensus was reached on 21 (64%) statements. Eleven (52%) of these statements pertained to the storage and use of EMS patient data. Conclusion: Barriers for prehospital EMS research in the Netherlands include issues regarding the use of patient data, privacy and legislation, funding and research culture in EMS organizations. Opportunities to increase scientific productivity in EMS research include the development of a national strategy for EMS data and the incorporation of EMS topics in research agendas of national medical professional associations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MEDICAL care research
HEALTH services accessibility
CONSENSUS (Social sciences)
CORPORATE culture
FOCUS groups
INTERVIEWING
STATISTICAL sampling
EMERGENCY medicine
EMERGENCY medical services
HOSPITAL emergency services
JUDGMENT sampling
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
THEMATIC analysis
ATTITUDES of medical personnel
RESEARCH methodology
ACQUISITION of data
QUALITY assurance
STAKEHOLDER analysis
DELPHI method
DATA analysis software
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18639933
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175931879
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-023-02240-w