Clinical Trial: Prehospital Assessment Units - a Matched Cohort Study
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Condition:
Pneumonia
Urinary Tract Infections
Fall
Infections
GI Disorders
Orthopedic
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: Prehospital Assessment Units - a Matched Cohort Study
Brief Summary:
This study aimed to evaluate the prehospital assessment unit (PAU) by admission within 48 hours, 7 days, respectively and on survival.The PAU should increase focus on a patient-centered approach with the capability to make advanced assessments of patients to reduce unnecessary transportation. Further, this paramedic assessment program could positively impact the healthcare system by reducing admissions to emergency departments.The PAU is operated by paramedics who have additional education, and they are capable of…
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