Effective communication of public health guidance to emergency department clinicians in the setting of emerging incidents: a qualitative study and framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence to inform communication between emergency department clinicians and public health agencies is limited. In the context of diverse, emerging public health incidents, communication is urgent, as emergency department clinicians must implement recommendations to protect themselves and the public. The objectives of this study were to: explore current practices, barriers and facilitators at the local level for communicating public health guidance to emergency department clinicians in emerging public health incidents; and develop a framework that promotes effective communication of public health guidance to clinicians during emerging incidents.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 26 key informants from emergency departm

SUBMITTER: Khan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5410092 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature