Developing a high-quality patient-centric integrated model for emergency care system in selected districts of India: An implementation research protocol (INDIA-EMS Study).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Integrated emergency care systems are essential for achieving universal health coverage and managing time-sensitive conditions. In India, emergency care remains fragmented, with limited resources and coordination across healthcare tiers. The INDIA-EMS study aims to develop and evaluate a patient-centric, high-quality integrated emergency care model in diverse Indian districts.

Methodology

The proposed implementation research is designed as a mixed methods study to be conducted over a 3-year period in selected districts of the states of Punjab, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Puducherry. The public/private medical college hospital/ tertiary care hospital in the district will serve as a hub and primary health care services as spokes. The health facilities will

SUBMITTER: Ayyan S M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12407451 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature