Improving emergency medical services for older adults.
Official title: Resilient EMS PSLL: Using a Systems Engineering Approach to Enhance EMS Cognitive Work and Safety for Older Adults During Prehospital Care.
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10934528 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to help emergency medical workers make better decisions and work together more effectively when caring for older adults, so they can provide safer and higher-quality care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $499,207 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS029629-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10934528 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who may require emergency medical services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or do not require emergency medical services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the cognitive work and safety of emergency medical services (EMS) professionals when providing care to older adults. By using systems engineering and human factors approaches, the project aims to improve decision-making and teamwork among EMS personnel during prehospital care. The study will analyze real-time interactions and cognitive processes to identify ways to support EMS workers in their demanding roles, ultimately aiming to improve the quality and safety of care for older patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective emergency care for older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in improving EMS practices through innovative approaches, indicating potential for impactful outcomes in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gurses, Ayse Pinar — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Gurses, Ayse Pinar
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.