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Access to Emergency Services: A New York City Case Study [PDF]

arXiv
Emergency services play a crucial role in safeguarding human life and property within society. In this paper, we propose a network-based methodology for calculating transportation access between emergency services and the broader community. Using New York City as a case study, this study identifies 'emergency service deserts' based on the National Fire
arxiv  

Reconceptualising clinical handover: Information sharing for situation awareness [PDF]

, 2009
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Galliers, J. R., Randell, R., Wilson, S., Woodward, P.   +3 more
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Addressing out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest with current technology advances: Breaking the deadlock with a mobile network

Journal of Arrhythmia
Out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a global public health problem, with survival rates remaining low at around 10% or less despite widespread cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and availability of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Meiso Hayashi, Yu‐ki Iwasaki
doaj   +1 more source

Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health From Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism, 2011 [PDF]

, 2011
Highlights examples of preparedness programs and capacities at risk of federal budget cuts or elimination, examines state and local public health budget cuts, reviews ten years of progress and shortfalls, and outlines policy issues and ...

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“All sorts of colours of emotions”: Ambulance call-handlers’ perceptions of the barriers to CPR in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Resuscitation Plus
Aim: To explore call-handlers’ perceptions of the main barriers to achieving CPR during emergency calls to the ambulance service. Methods: Thirty purposively sampled call-handlers, working in seven UK ambulance dispatch centres, participated in semi ...
Barbara Farquharson, Marie Johnston, Rosaleen O’Brien, Gareth Clegg   +3 more
doaj  

What does it mean? Translating anatomical language to engage public audiences

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract The language of anatomy, with its roots in Ancient Greek and Roman languages, is complex and unfamiliar to many. Its complexity creates a significant barrier to public knowledge and understanding of anatomy—many members of the public find themselves asking “what does it mean?”, and this can manifest as poor health literacy and outcomes.
Kat A. Sanders, Adam M. Taylor
wiley   +1 more source

The importance of science communication and public engagement to professional associations

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Scientists have gathered in professional associations to promote science to the public. The American Association for Anatomy (AAA) has invested resources in programs to promote anatomical sciences to the public (high school level via the Anato‐Bee; all levels via Anatomy nights) and train scientists how to talk to the public (SciComm Bootcamp ...
Martine Dunnwald, Valerie B. DeLeon, Anne M. Burrows   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards Physiology-Aware DASH: Bandwidth-Compliant Prioritized Clinical Multimedia Communication in Ambulances [PDF]

arXiv, 2017
The ultimate objective of medical cyber-physical systems is to enhance the safety and effectiveness of patient care. To ensure safe and effective care during emergency patient transfer from rural areas to center tertiary hospitals, reliable and real-time communication is essential.
arxiv  

An overview of the research evidence on ethnicity and communication in healthcare [PDF]

, 2005
• The aim of the present study was to identify and review the available research evidence on 'ethnicity and communication' in areas relevant to ensuring effective provision of mainstream services (e.g.
Clay, Diane, Gumber, Anil, HASH(0x55aa093742c0), Johnson, Mark R. D., Jones, Kip, Shaw, A., Szczepura, Ala   +6 more
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Gamifying anatomy outreach: An underexplored opportunity

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract This article explores the underutilized potential of incorporating gamified approaches into anatomy outreach initiatives. While gamification and game‐based learning approaches have been widely adopted in formal educational settings, there is a surprising lack of research on their application for community‐based public engagement with anatomy ...
Mikaela L. Stiver, Aamna Naveed, John Chilton, Siobhan M. Moyes   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source