Factors associated with utilization of motorcycle ambulances by pregnant women in rural eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
, 2016 This article reports the evidence suggests that use of motorcycle ambulances can help to improve health facility deliveries; however, few studies have explored the motivators for and barriers to their usage.
Joseph K. B. Matovu, Rogers Ssebunya
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A taxonomy for emergency service station location problem [PDF]
, 2011 The emergency service station (ESS) location problem has been widely studied in the literature since 1970s. There has been a growing interest in the subject especially after 1990s.
Basar, Ayfer +5 more
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Affection not affliction: The role of emotions in information systems and organizational change [PDF]
, 2006 Most IS research in both the technical/rational and socio-technical traditions ignores or marginalizes the emotionally charged behaviours through which individuals engage in, and cope with the consequences of, IS practice and associated organizational ...
Adam +77 more
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Detecting Environmental Contamination of MRSA in Ambulances: A Novel and Efficient Sampling Methodology [PDF]
, 2020 Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can be found in emergency medical services (EMS) ambulances. This poses an occupational risk and patient safety hazard. Screening for environmental contamination is often not performed due to
Hoet, Armando E. +5 more
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Scheduling non-urgent patient transportation while maximizing emergency coverage [PDF]
, 2018 Many ambulance providers operate both advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS) ambulances. Typically, only an ALS ambulance can respond to an emergency call, whereas non-urgent patient transportation requests can be served by either an ...
Berg, P. L.-J. (Pieter) van den +1 more
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A strategic approach for the ambulance covering of the province of Friesland [PDF]
, 1998 In the summer of 1995 the University of Twente, commissioned by the Province of Friesland, carried out research into the consequences of alternative locations for ambulances.
Macfarlane, J.D., Schreuder, J.A.M.
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Ambulance Emergency Response Optimization in Developing Countries
, 2019 The lack of emergency medical transportation is viewed as the main barrier to the access of emergency medical care in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Boutilier, Justin J. +1 more
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Systematic review of trends in emergency department attendances : an Australian perspective [PDF]
, 2011 Emergency departments (EDs) in many developed countries are experiencing increasing pressure due to rising numbers of patient presentations and emergency admissions. Reported increases range up to 7% annually. Together with limited inpatient bed capacity,
Cameron, Peter +5 more
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Foggy clouds and cloudy fogs: a real need for coordinated management of fog-to-cloud computing systems [PDF]
, 2016 The recent advances in cloud services technology are fueling a plethora of information technology innovation, including networking, storage, and computing.
Jukan, Admela +4 more
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Mistriaged Advanced Life Support Patients in a Two-Tiered, Suburban Emergency Medical Services System [PDF]
, 2020 Introduction: Emergency medical services (EMS) systems exist to provide prehospital care in diverse environments throughout the world. Advanced Life Support (ALS) services can provide advanced care including 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), endotracheal ...
Bucher, Joshua +2 more
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