Understanding how various factors affect emergency medical services for Hispanic older adults
An Analysis Of The Multi-Level Factors That Impact Provision Of Emergency Medical Services To Hispanic Older Adults
This study looks at the difficulties Hispanic older adults have when trying to get emergency medical help in the U.S., especially during serious heart or mental health crises, and aims to find ways to make these services better for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10891115 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges faced by Hispanic older adults in accessing emergency medical services (EMS) in the United States. It aims to identify individual, neighborhood, and structural factors that influence the provision of EMS care, particularly during critical cardiac and psychiatric emergencies. By analyzing these factors, the research seeks to highlight disparities in healthcare access and improve the EMS response for this growing population. The study will utilize a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data from various sources.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic individuals aged 65 and older who may require emergency medical services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Hispanic or those younger than 65 years old may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved emergency medical services tailored to the needs of Hispanic older adults, enhancing their access to timely and appropriate care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated health disparities in emergency services for minority populations, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights and improvements.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Melgoza, Esmeralda — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Melgoza, Esmeralda
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.