Exploring paramedic care for First Nations in Alberta: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prior work has shown that a greater proportion of First Nations patients than non-First Nations patients arrive by ambulance to emergency departments in Alberta. The objective of this study was to understand First Nations perspectives on transitions in care involving paramedics, and paramedic perspectives on serving First Nations communities.

Methods

Participants for this participatory qualitative study were selected by means of purposive sampling through author networks, established relationships and knowledge of the Alberta paramedicine system. First Nations research team members engaged First Nations community organizations to identify and invite First Nations participants. Four sharing circles were held virtually in July 2021 via Zoom by the Alberta First Nati

SUBMITTER: Taplin JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10721334 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature