The challenges of delivery in pre-hospital emergency medical services ambulances in Iran: a qualitative study
Several approaches should be implemented to reduce the number of births in ambulances and Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services (PEMS). These include long-term community cultural activities, public education, awareness campaigns, education and follow-up for pregnant women, and improved accessibility to health facilities. Additionally, EMT<sub>S</sub> need to receive proper education and training for ambulance deliveries. Enhancing ambulance services and supporting EMTs in dealing with litigation claims are also critical.
Authors
- Rahim Ali Sheikhi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2034-8624)
- Mohammad Heidari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7767-5645)
Institutions
- Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-024-01073-z
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.76
Funders
- Shahrekord University
- Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences