Improving emergency medical services for older adults.
Resilient EMS PSLL: Using a Systems Engineering Approach to Enhance EMS Cognitive Work and Safety for Older Adults During Prehospital Care.
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 ID | NIH-10934528 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who may require emergency medical services.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or do not require emergency medical services may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gurses, Ayse Pinar — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Gurses, Ayse Pinar
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 below.