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Medical retrieval of pregnant women in labour: A scoping review 分娩中孕妇的医学检索:范围综述
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Australasian Emergency Care Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2022.10.002
Jessica McInnes , Bridget Honan , Richard Johnson , Cheryl Durup , Ajay Venkatesh , Fergus William Gardiner , Rebecca Schultz , Breeanna Spring
{"title":"Medical retrieval of pregnant women in labour: A scoping review","authors":"Jessica McInnes ,&nbsp;Bridget Honan ,&nbsp;Richard Johnson ,&nbsp;Cheryl Durup ,&nbsp;Ajay Venkatesh ,&nbsp;Fergus William Gardiner ,&nbsp;Rebecca Schultz ,&nbsp;Breeanna Spring","doi":"10.1016/j.auec.2022.10.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.auec.2022.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p><span><span>Remote Australian women in labour often rely on retrieval services to allow birthing in specialist </span>obstetric centres. However, there is currently debate over when </span><em>not</em> to transfer a woman in labour, for risk of an in-transit birth, associated with worse neonatal outcomes.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A scoping review methodology was undertaken, to define the scope of published literature on the topic and identify gaps in the current knowledge.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p><span>A total of seven full texts were deemed suitable for synthesis, which were all retrospective observational studies. Four themes from the studies’ findings were identified: population features, predicting time-to-birth, use of tocolysis and birth during </span>medical evacuation.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The evidence identified in this review was of low methodological quality and heterogenous. The key findings were that births in-flight are rare, despite geographical distances and long transport times, with a knowledge gap on predictors of time-to-birth.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55979,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Emergency Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9578588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A comparison of prospective observations and chart audits for measuring quality of care of musculoskeletal injuries in the emergency department 前瞻性观察和图表审计的比较,以衡量急诊部门肌肉骨骼损伤的护理质量
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Australasian Emergency Care Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2022.09.002
Fiona C.A. Coombes , Kirsten Strudwick , Melinda G. Martin-Khan , Trevor G. Russell
{"title":"A comparison of prospective observations and chart audits for measuring quality of care of musculoskeletal injuries in the emergency department","authors":"Fiona C.A. Coombes ,&nbsp;Kirsten Strudwick ,&nbsp;Melinda G. Martin-Khan ,&nbsp;Trevor G. Russell","doi":"10.1016/j.auec.2022.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.auec.2022.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p><span><span>Accurate and efficient data collection is crucial for effective evaluation of quality of care. The objective of this study is to compare two methods of data collection used to score quality indicators for musculoskeletal injury management in </span>Emergency departments: prospective observation, and chart </span>audit.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>An analysis was undertaken of data collected from 633 patients who presented with a musculoskeletal injury to eight emergency departments in Queensland, Australia in 2016–17. Twenty-two quality indicators were scored using both prospective observation and chart audit data for each occasion of service. Quality indicators were included if they were originally published with both collection methods. Analyses were performed to compare firstly, the quality indicator denominators, and secondly, the quality indicator trigger rates, scored using each collection method. Chi Square statistics were used to identify significant differences.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Prospectively collected data scored quality indicator denominators significantly (p value&lt;0.05) more often than chart audit data for five (22.7 %) of the 22 quality indicators. The remaining 17 quality indicators (77.3 %) showed no statistical differences. When comparing quality indicator trigger rates, 16 (72.7 %) had significantly different results between methods with 12 (54.5 %) scoring higher using prospective data and four (18.2 %) with chart audit data. The remaining six quality indicators (27.3 %) in this comparison showed no significant difference between chart and prospective data.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Quality indicators including aspects of care associated with patient safety, and those relying on clinician written orders or forms were adequately scored using either prospective observation or chart audit data. Whereas quality indicators relying on time-sensitive information, elements of a social history, general physical exams and patient education and advice scored higher using prospective observation data collection.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55979,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Emergency Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9574816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Impact of an emergency department rapid response system on inpatient clinical deterioration: A controlled pre-post study 急诊科快速反应系统对住院患者临床恶化的影响:一项对照前后研究。
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Australasian Emergency Care Pub Date : 2023-05-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2023.05.001
Belinda Munroe , Kate Curtis , Margaret Fry , Sharyn Balzer , Panchalee Perara , Tracey Couttie , Karlie Royston , Ping Yu , Natasha Tidswell , Julie Considine
{"title":"Impact of an emergency department rapid response system on inpatient clinical deterioration: A controlled pre-post study","authors":"Belinda Munroe ,&nbsp;Kate Curtis ,&nbsp;Margaret Fry ,&nbsp;Sharyn Balzer ,&nbsp;Panchalee Perara ,&nbsp;Tracey Couttie ,&nbsp;Karlie Royston ,&nbsp;Ping Yu ,&nbsp;Natasha Tidswell ,&nbsp;Julie Considine","doi":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.05.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><p>To determine the impact implementation of Emergency Department Clinical Emergency Response System (EDCERS) on inpatient deterioration events and identify contributing causal factors.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>EDCERS was implemented in an Australian regional hospital, integrating a single parameter track and trigger criteria for escalation of care, and emergency, specialty and critical care clinician response to patient deterioration. In this controlled pre-post study, electronic medical records of patients who experienced a deterioration event (rapid response call, cardiac arrest or unplanned intensive care admission) on the ward within 72 h of admission from the emergency department (ED) were reviewed. Causal factors contributing to the deteriorating event were assessed using a validated human factors framework.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Implementation of EDCERS reduced the number of inpatient deterioration events within 72 h of emergency admission with failure or delayed response to ED patient deterioration as a causal factor. There was no change in the overall rate of inpatient deterioration events.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This study supports wider implementation of rapid response systems in the ED to improve management of deteriorating patients. Tailored implementation strategies should be used to achieve successful and sustainable uptake of ED rapid response systems and improve outcomes in deteriorating patients.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55979,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Emergency Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9491541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Preparing undergraduate student paramedics to consider their mental health during clinical placement in Australia 准备本科生护理人员在澳大利亚临床实习期间考虑他们的心理健康。
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Australasian Emergency Care Pub Date : 2023-05-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2023.05.002
Anthony Weber , Briella Weber , Shannon Delport
{"title":"Preparing undergraduate student paramedics to consider their mental health during clinical placement in Australia","authors":"Anthony Weber ,&nbsp;Briella Weber ,&nbsp;Shannon Delport","doi":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>This article explores the impact of mental health issues on paramedics in Australia, particularly Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, caused by their exposure to high levels of stress. The prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is higher among paramedics than any other occupation, and this could be a cause for concern, especially for undergraduate student paramedics. The article examines the need to build resilience among student paramedics to help them handle the trauma they may experience during clinical placement.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This study conducted a two-step process to review literature and university handbooks to determine the level of education provided to paramedic students on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and resilience during clinical placement, due to the lack of research in this area. The first step involved a search for relevant articles, while the second step involved a search of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website to identify paramedicine programs and a manual evaluation of each undergraduate pre-registration paramedicine curriculum in Australia.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>This study conducted a systematic search of national and international literature and Australian undergraduate pre-registration paramedicine programs to identify any studies pertaining to the education of paramedic students in resilience and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The search found that only 15 (5.95 %) of the 252 reviewed subjects had reference to mental health, resilience or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, with only 4 (1.59 %) of them discussing these topics in preparation for clinical practice. The study highlights the lack of emphasis on student paramedic self-care as an essential underpinning for clinical placement preparation in the curriculum.</p></div><div><h3><strong>Conclusion</strong></h3><p>This literature review concludes that appropriate training and support, teaching resilience, and promoting self-care are crucial in preparing paramedic students for the emotional and psychological demands of their work. Equipping students with these tools and resources can improve their mental health and well-being and enhance their ability to provide high-quality care to patients. Promoting self-care as a core value in the profession is essential in creating a culture that supports paramedics in maintaining their own mental health and well-being.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55979,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Emergency Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9860739","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 1
Adherence to recommended guidelines for low back pain presentations to an Australian emergency department: Barriers and enablers 遵守向澳大利亚急诊部门介绍腰痛的推荐指南:障碍和促成因素。
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Australasian Emergency Care Pub Date : 2023-05-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2023.04.003
Janelle Heine , Peter Window , Sarah Hacker , Jordan Young , Gary Mitchell , Shea Roffey , Michelle Cottrell
{"title":"Adherence to recommended guidelines for low back pain presentations to an Australian emergency department: Barriers and enablers","authors":"Janelle Heine ,&nbsp;Peter Window ,&nbsp;Sarah Hacker ,&nbsp;Jordan Young ,&nbsp;Gary Mitchell ,&nbsp;Shea Roffey ,&nbsp;Michelle Cottrell","doi":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.04.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.04.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This study sought to evaluate the adherence to guidelines for the management of mechanical Low Back Pain within a single tertiary metropolitan Emergency Department setting. Our objectives were:</p><p></p><ul><li><span>1.</span><span><p>To identify the proportion of patients presenting to a single Emergency Department with mechanical Low Back Pain who received management in line with the guidelines; and</p></span></li><li><span>2.</span><span><p>To understand and describe factors that can influence clinicians’ (non-) adherence to the guidelines.</p></span></li></ul></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A two-stage multi-methods study design was undertaken. Stage 1 involved a retrospective chart audit of patients presenting with a diagnosis of mechanical Low Back Pain to establish documented adherence to clinical guidelines. Stage 2 explored clinicians’ perspectives towards factors influencing adherence to the guidelines via a study-specific survey and follow up focus groups.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The audit demonstrated low adherence to the following guidelines: (i) appropriate prescription of analgesia, (ii) targeted education and advice, and (iii) attempts to mobilise. Three major themes were identified as factors influencing adherence to the guidelines: (1) clinician driven influences and factors, (2) workflow processes, and (3) patient expectations and behaviours.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>There was low adherence to some published guidelines and factors influencing adherence to the guidelines were multi-factorial. Understanding the factors that influence care decisions and developing strategies to address these can improve Emergency Department management of mechanical Low Back Pain.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55979,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Emergency Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9847913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Factors that contribute to patient length of stay in the emergency department: A time in motion observational study 影响患者在急诊科住院时间的因素:一项运动时间观察性研究。
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Australasian Emergency Care Pub Date : 2023-05-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2023.04.002
Karlie Payne , Dante Risi , Anna O’Hare , Simon Binks , Kate Curtis
{"title":"Factors that contribute to patient length of stay in the emergency department: A time in motion observational study","authors":"Karlie Payne ,&nbsp;Dante Risi ,&nbsp;Anna O’Hare ,&nbsp;Simon Binks ,&nbsp;Kate Curtis","doi":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.04.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.04.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>Increased Emergency Department length of stay impacts access to emergency care and is associated with increased patient morbidity, overcrowding, reduced patient and staff satisfaction. We sought to determine the contributing factors to increased length of stay in our mixed ED.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A real-time observational study was conducted at Wollongong Hospital over a continuous 72-h period. Times of intervention, assessment and treatment were recorded by dedicated emergency medical or nurse observers. The time from triage to each event was calculated and descriptive analyses performed. Free text comments were analysed using inductive content analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Data were collected on 381 of 389 eligible patients. The largest time delays were experienced by patients who required a CT, specialist review and/or an inpatient bed. Registrars and nurse practitioners were the most efficient in reaching a decision to admit or discharge. The time from triage to specialist review increased with the number requested (148 min for one, 224 min for two and 285 min for three). The longest length of stay was experienced by mental health and paediatric patients.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The main delays contributing to ED length of stay were CT imaging and specialist reviews. Overcrowding in ED need targeted, site-specific interventions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55979,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Emergency Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9780309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Epidemiology and management of traumatic brain injury in a regional Queensland Emergency Department 昆士兰地区急诊科创伤性脑损伤的流行病学和管理。
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Australasian Emergency Care Pub Date : 2023-04-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2023.04.001
Matthew I. Hiskens , Tesfaye S. Mengistu , Bauke Hovinga , Neale Thornton , Karen B. Smith , Gary Mitchell
{"title":"Epidemiology and management of traumatic brain injury in a regional Queensland Emergency Department","authors":"Matthew I. Hiskens ,&nbsp;Tesfaye S. Mengistu ,&nbsp;Bauke Hovinga ,&nbsp;Neale Thornton ,&nbsp;Karen B. Smith ,&nbsp;Gary Mitchell","doi":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.04.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.04.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>There is a paucity of traumatic brain injury<span> (TBI) data in Australia in the regional and rural context. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology, severity, causes, and management of TBI in a regional north Queensland population to plan acute care, follow up, and prevention strategies.</span></p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p><span>This retrospective study analysed TBI patients presenting to Mackay Base Hospital Emergency Department (ED) in 2021. We identified patients using head injury </span>SNOMED<span> codes, and analysed patient characteristics with descriptive and multivariable regression analysis.</span></p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>There were 1120 head injury presentations, with an overall incidence of 909 per 100,000 people per year. The median (IQR) age was 18 (6−46) years. Falls were the most common injury mechanism (52.4% of presentations). 41.1% of patients had a Computed Tomography (CT) scan, while 16.5% of patients who met criteria had post traumatic amnesia (PTA) testing. Age, being male and Indigenous status were associated with higher odds of moderate to severe TBI.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>TBI incidence in this regional population was higher than metropolitan locations. CT scan was undertaken less frequently than in comparative literature, and low rates of PTA testing were undertaken. These data provide insight to assist in planning prevention and TBI-care services.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55979,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Emergency Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9475684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Factors associated with willingness to perform basic life support in the community setting in Yogyakarta, Indonesia 与印尼日惹社区环境中执行基本生命支持意愿相关的因素。
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Australasian Emergency Care Pub Date : 2023-03-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2023.03.003
Happy Indah Kusumawati , Sutono , Syahirul Alim , Bayu Fandhi Achmad , Arcellia Farosyah Putri
{"title":"Factors associated with willingness to perform basic life support in the community setting in Yogyakarta, Indonesia","authors":"Happy Indah Kusumawati ,&nbsp;Sutono ,&nbsp;Syahirul Alim ,&nbsp;Bayu Fandhi Achmad ,&nbsp;Arcellia Farosyah Putri","doi":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.03.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.03.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Cardiac arrest is one of the fatal medical emergencies which need to be treated immediately. Poor survival rates in the community settings are common because of limited and ineffective bystander basic life support (BLS). This study aimed to identify factors that are associated with the willingness to perform BLS in communities in Yogyakarta, Indonesia</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A descriptive study was conducted with a cross-sectional design. Participants (n = 251) were enrolled from the general population consisting of teachers, security personnel, and police officers recruited through cluster random sampling. Data were gathered using both digital or printed questionnaires. Ordinal logistic regression with adjusted odds ratio (AOR) was used to analyze the association between BLS predictors and willingness to perform BLS.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Most participants were willing to perform BLS for all genders (55.55%). The inability to perform BLS and fear of causing harm were the main barriers to performing BLS accounting for 61.35% and 43.82%, respectively. Compared to other independent predictors, ages 40–59 were found to be the highest predictors of willingness to perform BLS (AOR:1.44) followed by experience of seeing real or simulation of the emergency case (AOR:1.38)</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>More than half of the respondents were eager to perform BLS although some barriers were also found. This study provides some understanding of the predictor factors associated with BLS performance and shows respondents with some training or experience were more likely to perform BLS. The results inform policymakers to develop a strategic plan for increasing willingness to apply BLS in the community. WC:250</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55979,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Emergency Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9179380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 1
Major traumatic pedestrian injury in Australia: Characteristics and in-hospital outcomes from the Australia New Zealand Trauma Registry 澳大利亚重大创伤性行人损伤:澳大利亚-新西兰创伤登记处的特征和住院结果。
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Australasian Emergency Care Pub Date : 2023-03-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2023.03.004
Kate Curtis , Anna Devlin , Emily McKie , Humaira Haider Mahin , Soni Putnis , Kate Hunter
{"title":"Major traumatic pedestrian injury in Australia: Characteristics and in-hospital outcomes from the Australia New Zealand Trauma Registry","authors":"Kate Curtis ,&nbsp;Anna Devlin ,&nbsp;Emily McKie ,&nbsp;Humaira Haider Mahin ,&nbsp;Soni Putnis ,&nbsp;Kate Hunter","doi":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.03.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.03.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>The leading global cause of death for people aged 5–29 years is road traffic injury, a quarter of which is borne by pedestrians. The epidemiology of major hospitalised pedestrian injury across Australia is not reported. This study aims to address this gap using data from the Australia New Zealand Trauma Registry.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The registry hosts information on patients admitted to 25 major trauma centres across Australia who sustain a major injury (ISS &gt; 12) or die following injury. Patients were included if they were injured due to pedestrian injury from 1st July 2015–30 th June 2019. Analysis included patient and injury characteristics, injury patterns and in-hospital outcomes. Primary endpoints included risk-adjusted mortality and length of stay.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>There were 2159 injured pedestrians; of these, 327 died. Young adults (20–25 years) were the largest group, especially on weekends. Older adults (70 + years) were the largest cohort in pedestrian deaths. The most common injuries were head (42.2 %). One-third of patients were intubated prior to or on ED arrival (n = 731, 34.3 %).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Emergency clinicians should have a high index for severe pedestrian injury. Further reduction in road speed in residential areas could reduce all-age pedestrian injury in Australia.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55979,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Emergency Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9133016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Shaping the future design of paramedicine: A knowledge to action framework to support paramedic system modernization 塑造护理人员的未来设计:支持护理人员系统现代化的知识到行动框架。
IF 1.8 4区 医学
Australasian Emergency Care Pub Date : 2023-03-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2023.03.002
Timothy Makrides , Madelyn P. Law , Linda Ross , Cameron Gosling , Joseph Acker , Peter O’Meara
{"title":"Shaping the future design of paramedicine: A knowledge to action framework to support paramedic system modernization","authors":"Timothy Makrides ,&nbsp;Madelyn P. Law ,&nbsp;Linda Ross ,&nbsp;Cameron Gosling ,&nbsp;Joseph Acker ,&nbsp;Peter O’Meara","doi":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.03.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.auec.2023.03.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Over the past two decades, the demands placed on modern paramedic systems has changed. Paramedic services can no longer continue to operate on a traditional response model where more ambulances are deployed to meet the rising demand of patients calling for their health needs. Recent research has explored system design in paramedicine and its relationship with organizational performance. Two subsequent paramedic systems have been identified with one, the Professionally Autonomous paramedic system, being linked to higher performance. Yet, how to operationalize this model for system modernization continues to be a gap in practice.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To provide health leaders and policy makers with a framework from which to drive paramedic system modernization.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This study uses the Knowledge to Action framework to develop an implementation plan for systems that seek to modernize their service delivery model toward that of a Professionally Autonomous paramedic system.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A detailed plan of the steps required to undertake system transformation are outlined. Whilst this framework outlines the components required for system modernization, it does not propose an in-depth outline of each of the steps required to achieve each component. Rather, end users are encouraged to develop individual implementation plans tailored to the local context using the comprehensive tools outlined within.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This knowledge to action framework provides health leaders and policy makers with a uniform roadmap for paramedic system modernization intended to improve health (clinical) outcomes as well as health system outcomes through the Professional Autonomous paramedicine model.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55979,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Emergency Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9188439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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