Human errors in emergency medical services: a qualitative analysis of contributing factors
Various factors contributing to human errors in emergency medical services (EMS) settings were identified. Although many of them were related to individual factors or to the paramedics themselves, system-level factors were also found to affect paramedics' work and may therefore negatively impact patient safety. The findings provide insights for organizations to use this knowledge proactively to develop their procedures and to improve patient safety.
Authors
- Anne M. Kouvonen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6997-8312)
- Hilla Nordquist (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9641-6518)
- Anna Poranen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6193-725X)
Institutions
- Queen's University Belfast (GB)
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Helsinki Institute of Physics (FI)
- Finland University (FI)
- South Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scandinavian Journal of Trauma Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2024-08-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-024-01253-7
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.98
Funders
- Helsingin Yliopisto