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Human errors in emergency medical services: a qualitative analysis of contributing factors.

Poranen A, Kouvonen A, Nordquist H. Human errors in emergency medical services: a qualitative analysis of contributing factors. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2024;32(1):78. doi:10.1186/s13049-024-01253-7.

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September 18, 2024
Poranen A, Kouvonen A, Nordquist H. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2024;32(1):78.
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Advancing patient safety in prehospital care is receiving increasing attention. This qualitative study analyzed factors contributing to human errors among paramedics and emergency medical field supervisors in Finland. Researchers identified three main categories of contributing factors: (1) the changing work environment, such as external disruptions or challenging working conditions; (2) the organization of the work, such as inadequate care guidelines; and (3) individual factors, such as cognitive processing and individual needs.

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Poranen A, Kouvonen A, Nordquist H. Human errors in emergency medical services: a qualitative analysis of contributing factors. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2024;32(1):78. doi:10.1186/s13049-024-01253-7.