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Elderly falls: a national survey of UK ambulance services

Abstract

Objective To provide a detailed description of the current UK ambulance service provision for older people who fall.

Method National survey of UK ambulance services.

Results 11/13 Ambulance services (84.6%) participated in this national survey.

Conclusion This survey has highlighted the need for robust evidence to inform policy, service and practice development to improve the care of this vulnerable population.

  • Paramedic
  • prehospital
  • accidental fall(s)
  • prehospital care
  • emergency care systems
  • psychology
  • psychological conditions
  • paramedics
  • operational
  • extended roles
  • effectiveness
  • advanced practitioner
  • research

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