EMS Research: Obstacles of the Past, Opportunities in the Present, Models for the Future

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• Elizabeth Criss

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This article describes how emergency medical services (EMS) research has faced many challenges in the past, such as lack of funding and support. It explains that there are now more opportunities for EMS research because of better technology and increased interest. It also talks about new ways to improve EMS research in the future, like using better data collection methods and working together with other organizations. Overall, it shows that while there were many obstacles before, things are getting better for EMS research today and moving forward.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Health Services Research; Models, Theoretical; Program Development; Research; History, 20th Century; History, 21st Century

Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles

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