Journal article
Reducing 9-1-1 Emergency Medical Service Calls By Implementing A Community Paramedicine Program For Vulnerable Older Adults In Public Housing In Canada: A Multi-Site Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
Objective: Older adults account for 38-48% of emergency medical service (EMS) calls, have more chronic diseases, and those with low income have lower quality of life. Mobile integrated health and community paramedicine may help address these health inequalities and reduce EMS calls. This study examines the effectiveness of the Community Paramedicine at Clinic (CP@clinic) program in decreasing EMS calls and improving health outcomes in …
Authors
Agarwal G; Angeles R; Pirrie M; McLeod B; Marzanek F; Parascandalo J; Thabane L
Journal
Prehospital Emergency Care, Vol. 23, No. 5, pp. 718–729
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
September 3, 2019
DOI
10.1080/10903127.2019.1566421
ISSN
1090-3127