Developing a Low-Cost Database for Community Paramedicine
Author Information
Author(s): Angeles Ricardo, Adamczyk Krzysztof, Marzanek Francine, Pirrie Melissa, Agarwal Gina
Primary Institution: Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
Hypothesis
Can a low-cost, user-friendly database improve the Community Paramedicine at Clinic program?
Conclusion
The developed database is user-friendly, secure, and effective for managing health data in community settings.
Supporting Evidence
- The database was pilot tested with paramedics and older adults to ensure usability.
- Participants reported that the database was easy to use and navigate.
- The database captures initial and follow-up health data effectively.
- It provides automated alerts and generates reports for healthcare providers.
- The solution is adaptable for other community health programs.
Takeaway
Researchers created a simple and cheap database to help paramedics support older adults with their health. It makes it easier to keep track of health information.
Methodology
The study involved two phases: gathering database requirements from an expert panel and pilot testing the database with paramedics and older adults.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and was limited to one geographical area, making generalization difficult.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 5 paramedics and 10 older adults, all over the age of 18.
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