Nordic-Baltic EMS benchmarking—important progress but fragile data foundations
The Nordic-Baltic EMS reports represent significant progress, but reliance on operational data introduces uncertainty. Establishing validated, registry-based EMS data systems should be a national priority, supported by the Nordic-Baltic EMS Network, to enable meaningful benchmarking and evidence-based improvements in patient care.
Authors
- Erik Zakariassen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8708-028X)
- Morten Breinholt Søvsø
Institutions
- Aalborg University Hospital (DK)
- NORCE Research AS (NO)
- University of Bergen (NO)
- Aalborg University (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scandinavian Journal of Trauma Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-025-01531-y
- Primary Topic
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00