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Older Adult Frequent 9-1-1 Callers for Emergency Medical Services in a Large Metropolitan City: Individual- and System-Level Considerations.
Martínez, Beatrice; Aranda, María P; Sanko, Stephen; Aguilar, Iris; Vega, William A.
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  • Martínez B; USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, Los Angeles, California; USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, Los Angeles, California; University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
  • Aranda MP; USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, Los Angeles, California; USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, Los Angeles, California; University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
  • Sanko S; Keck School of Medicine of University Southern California, Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles, California.
  • Aguilar I; USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, Los Angeles, California; USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, Los Angeles, California; University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
  • Vega WA; USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, Los Angeles, California.
J Emerg Med ; 65(6): e522-e530, 2023 12.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37852810
BACKGROUND: High utilizers of 9-1-1 place a substantial burden on emergency medical services (EMS). Results of a retrospective review of records data of the City of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) showed a significant increase in older adult high utilizers of 9-1-1. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to explore individual- and system-level factors implicated in EMS use among older adults, and to provide system recommendations to mitigate overuse. METHODS: A phenomenological study was conducted, drawing from LAFD EMS records between 2012 and 2016 to identify and contact high-utilizing patients older than 50 years, their family, agency representatives, and LAFD personnel. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and coded and a thematic analysis was completed. RESULTS: We conducted in-depth interviews with 27 participants, including patients (n = 8), their families (n = 6), social service agency representatives (n = 3), and LAFD personnel (n = 10). The following cross-cutting themes emerged: nature of 9-1-1 calls, barriers to access, and changing the system. In addition, LAFD and social service agency representatives identified the role of EMS responders and social agency representatives. Patients and their families agreed that previous encounters and interactions with emergency care responders were relevant factors. CONCLUSIONS: This study described reasons for 9-1-1 calls related to medical and social service needs, including mental health care. Our analysis offers insight from different stakeholders' perspectives on access to medical care and types of barriers that interfere with medical care. All groups shared recommendations to advance access to medical and mental health care.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Servicios Médicos de Urgencia Límite: Aged / Humans Idioma: En Revista: J Emerg Med Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Servicios Médicos de Urgencia Límite: Aged / Humans Idioma: En Revista: J Emerg Med Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos