Paramedic-delivered teleconsultations: a grounded theory study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Progression in Anglo-American models of out-of-hospital care has resulted in the development of alternative roles for paramedics, including advanced paramedics providing teleconsultations to frontline paramedics. Traditionally provided by physicians, little is known about how paramedics perceive peer-to-peer teleconsultations. This research aimed to explore paramedic perceptions of paramedic-delivered teleconsultations.

Methods

This investigation employed a constructivist grounded theory methodology. Six focus groups were conducted with purposive and theoretical sampling and data analyzed using open coding and continual comparative analysis.

Results

33 paramedics from across British Columbia, Canada, participated in the focus groups. Seven key themes emerged

SUBMITTER: Armour R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8904334 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature