A survey of poison center knowledge and utilization among urban and rural residents of Arizona.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poison control centers (PCCs) hold great potential for saving health care resources particularly by preventing unnecessary medical evaluations. We developed a survey to better identify the needs and experiences of our service community. We hope to use these data to improve PCC outreach education and overall use of our services.

Method

A written questionnaire was developed in English and then translated into Spanish. Subjects agreeing to participate were then asked two verbal questions in English: are you at least 18 years of age? And; in what language would you like to complete the questionnaire; English or Spanish? All questionnaires completed by subjects ≥18 years of age were included. Questionnaires with missing responses, other than zip code, were included. Da

SUBMITTER: Otaluka ON 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5598223 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature