Pre-hospital acute coronary syndrome care in Kerala, India: A qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death in India. Many of these deaths are due to acute coronary syndromes (ACS), which require prompt symptom recognition, care-seeking behavior, and transport to a treatment facility in the critical pre-hospital period. In India, little is known about pre-hospital management of individuals with ACS. We aim to understand the facilitators, barriers, and context of optimal pre-hospital ACS care to provide opportunities to reduce pre-hospital delays and improve acute cardiovascular care.

Methods and results

We conducted a qualitative study using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with 27 ACS providers in Kerala, India to understand facilitators, barriers, and context to pre-hospital ACS care. Six themes emerge

SUBMITTER: Patel A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5319123 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan - Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature