Finnish emergency medical services managers' and medical directors' perceptions of collaborating with patients concerning patient safety issues: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to describe emergency medical services (EMS) managers' and medical directors' perceptions of collaborating with patients concerning patient safety issues in the EMS.

Design

The study used a descriptive qualitative approach. Five focus groups and two individuals were interviewed using a semi-structured guide with open-ended questions. The data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Consolidated criteria for Reporting Qualitative research was used to guide the reporting of this study.

Setting

EMS organisations from Finland's five healthcare districts.

Participants

EMS medical directors (n=5) and EMS managers (n=14). Purposive sampling was used.

Results

Two main themes, 'Patient safety considered an organisational respo

SUBMITTER: Venesoja A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10111928 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature