Preparedness of non-hospital health centers to manage patients with life-threatening emergency conditions: findings from a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Management of Life-threatening Emergency (LTE) patients in urban and rural areas is an important challenge, which can affect pre-hospital mortality rate. Therefore, Non-hospital Health Center (NHHC) must be prepared to manage such emergency cases that may occur in the geographic area where these centers act. The aim of this study was to explore domains related to the preparedness of NHHCs to manage LTE patients through resorting to healthcare providers' and experts' perspectives.

Methods

A qualitative exploratory study was applied using Semi-Structured Interviews (SSIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Prior to beginning data collection, the study and its objectives were explained to the participants and their informed consents were obtained. Then, SSIs and FGD

SUBMITTER: Sadeghi-Bazargani H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7720617 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature