Applying a Model of Teamwork Processes to Emergency Medical Services.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Effective teamwork has been shown to optimize patient safety. However, research centered on the critical inputs, processes, and outcomes of team effectiveness in emergency medical services (EMS) has only recently begun to emerge. We conducted a theory-driven qualitative study of teamwork processes-the interdependent actions that convert inputs to outputs-by frontline EMS personnel in order to provide a model for use in EMS education and research.

Methods

We purposively sampled participants from an EMS agency in Houston, TX. Full-time employees with a valid emergency medical technician license were eligible. Using semi-structured format, we queried respondents on task/team functions and enablers/obstacles of teamwork in EMS. Phone interviews were recorded and tra

SUBMITTER: Fernandez WG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7673905 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature