Communication of preclinical emergency teams in critical situations: A nationwide study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The emergency medical service as a high-risk workplace is a danger to patient safety. A main factor for patient safety, but also at the same time a main factor for patient harm, is team communication. Team communication is multidimensional and occurs before, during, and after the patient's treatment.

Methods

In an online based, anonymous and single-blinded study, medical and non-medical employees in the emergency medical services were asked about team communication, and communication errors.

Results

Seven hundred and fourteen medical and non-medical rescue workers from all over Germany took part. Among them, 72.0% had harmed at least one patient during their work. With imprecise communication, 81.7% rarely asked for clarification. Also, 66.3% saw leadership

SUBMITTER: Zimmer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8092665 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature