Exploring the prehospital care competency of emergency and trauma department personnel at SASMEC@IIUM
Trauma is a leading global cause of mortality, with road accidents alone resulting in over 1.3 million deaths annually and a significant impact in Malaysia. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) play a crucial role in providing prehospital care, reducing mortality rates by 25%, yet the competency of Em...
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Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/111480/1/111480_Exploring%20the%20prehospital%20care%20competency.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/111480/2/111480_Exploring%20the%20prehospital%20care%20competency_SCOPUS.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/111480/ https://commprac.com/march-2024/ |
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Summary: | Trauma is a leading global cause of mortality, with road accidents alone resulting in over 1.3 million
deaths annually and a significant impact in Malaysia. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) play a crucial
role in providing prehospital care, reducing mortality rates by 25%, yet the competency of Emergency
and Trauma Department (ETD) personnel remains underexplored. This qualitative study aimed to
explore the prehospital care competency of Emergency and Trauma Department (ETD) personnel at
the Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia (SASMEC@IIUM). A
purposive sampling method was employed to recruit ten participants, including medical officers,
assistant medical officers, and staff nurses, who were directly involved in prehospital care. Semistructured in-depth interviews were conducted to gather data on the participants' perspectives regarding
their knowledge, skills, and readiness for prehospital care involvement. The findings revealed three
main themes: Prehospital Care Stabilization, Challenges in Prehospital Care, and Improvement
Aspects in Prehospital Care. Key recommendations include the implementation of standardized
protocols, strengthening of team communication and coordination, enhancement of staff competency
through continuous education and training, and advocacy for increased financial support. Addressing
these recommendations can help enhance the quality and efficiency of prehospital care services at
SASMEC@IIUM, ultimately improving patient outcomes and satisfaction. |
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