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Index
Abstract
Dedication
Preface
Definition
of EMS for this Document
Federal
Agencies Can Help Advance EMS Research
Executive
Summary
Introduction
History
of EMS Research
The
Present State of EMS Research
Overcoming
the Barriers to EMS Research
Summary
Appendix
A: The National EMS Research Agenda Writing Team
Appendix
B: Organizations Invited to Participate in the National Review Team
Appendix
C: Ethical Standards and IRB Requirements
Appendix
D
Inclusion
Of Women And Minorities In Research Study Populations Involving Human
Subjects
Inclusion
Of Children As Participants In Research Involving Human Subjects
Appendix
E: Bibliographic List of Internet Links
Appendix
F: Published EMS Randomized Clinical Trials
References
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Research Domains
There are three domains within the spectrum of EMS research: clinical, systems,
and educational. Clinical research involves the study of direct patient
care activities. Systems research explores the effects of varying EMS system
designs and operational methods on resource utilization. Educational research
examines the appropriate methods for preparing prehospital care providers.
While each domain can be approached
independently, researchers must recognize the interactions
between the three areas. Teaching a paramedic to apply
a splint ultimately translates into a patient care practice:
immobilizing a fracture. Determining the appropriate
clinical use of narcotics for pain management ultimately
becomes a systems issue: securing and tracking controlled
substances.
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