‘Blue-lighting’ seizure-related needs in care homes: a retrospective analysis of ambulance call-outs for seizures in North West England (2014–2021), their management and costs, with community comparisons
This study highlights the growing seizure-related needs in care homes. Despite similar severity, most cases result in ED conveyance. Future research should examine the appropriateness and implications of these transfers, ensuring specialist services support the care home population effectively.
Authors
- Adam J. Noble (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8070-4352)
- Anthony G Marson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6861-8806)
- Steve Bell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3891-6623)
- Beth Morris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5346-4173)
- Steven Lane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8050-6209)
- Tom Shillito (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1612-5950)
- Peter Lloyd
- Pete Dixon
Institutions
- University of Liverpool (GB)
- Public Health England (GB)
- North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (GB)
- Epilepsy Action (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2024-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089126
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.69
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Epilepsy Action