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Introductory Research Module for use with ALS Training Curricula

Introductory Research Module for use with ALS Training Curricula. Developed by the Prehospital Care Research Forum, in conjunction with the National Association of EMS Educators, Research Committee.

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Introductory Research Module for use with ALS Training Curricula

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  1. Introductory Research Module for use with ALS Training Curricula Developed by the Prehospital Care Research Forum, in conjunction with the National Association of EMS Educators, Research Committee Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  2. The Prehospital Care Research Forum gratefully acknowledges Liz Criss, RN, MEd, and our Education Committee for their time and effort in the preparation of this presentation. Matthew Zavarella, NREMT-P - Chairperson Scott Bourn, RN, MSN, EMT-P Chuck Crawford, MS, EMT-P Alice Dalton, RN, BSN Robert Delagi, MA, NREMT-P William Dunne, MS, NREMT-P Walt Alan Stoy, PhD, EMT-P Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  3. Objectives • Describe the importance of quality EMS research to the future of EMS • Describe the importance and benefits of research • Explain the EMS provider’s role in data collection • Advocate the need for supporting and participating in research efforts aimed at improving EMS systems Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  4. Introduction • Most of EMS based on in-hospital activities moved to the out-of-hospital environment • Need to develop evidence-based EMS practice • Movement toward professionalism, means: • ethics • standards of care • unique body of knowledge Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  5. Aspects of Research • Research methodologies vary • formal clinical research • chart review • case studies • Research areas are diverse • educational • clinical • systems Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  6. Aspects of Research(cont’d) • Conducting research is important • provides new data/information • validates existing data/information • develops the unique EMS body of knowledge • Reading research is equally important • promotes evidence-based practice • promotes generation of new research ideas • provides background essential to understanding EMS Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  7. Acquiring Literature • Books vs. Journals vs. Electronic Media • Information focus • books • often lacks scientific justification • quickly outdated • curriculum directed Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  8. Acquiring Literature(cont’d) • journals • trade journals • non-peer review • topic directed • scientific journals • peer-reviewed • research directed Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  9. Acquiring Literature(cont’d) • electronic media • web sites • non-peer reviewed • often misinformation (IMPROVING!) • surf carefully • on-line journals • peer-reviewed • reputable (but not always “gospel”) Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  10. Acquiring Literature(cont’d) • Locating information • Index Medicus • contains peer reviewed medical literature • available on-line • CINAHL • contains health related literature • available on-line Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  11. Literature Format • Layout of a research article • abstract • introduction • materials/methods • results • discussion • conclusion Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  12. Evaluating An Article • Evaluate demographics • similar system configuration • similar patient distribution • Evaluate numbers • enough patients • right equipment • comparing apples to apples Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  13. Reading the Literature • Critical analysis • do the numbers add up • do the numbers make sense • do the results answer the question • is the data extrapolated too far Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  14. Reading the Literature(cont’d) • Limitations to existing literature • no perfect project • acknowledge strengths & weaknesses • Incorporating into practice • influence current practice • how much is enough • evidence-based practice Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  15. Examples • Controversies raised • MAST use • trauma care • Practice adjusted • fluid management in trauma • MAST use Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  16. Summary • Participating in research is important • to current practice • to future practice • to establishing the professionalism of EMS • Begin with reading the literature • books • journals • electronic media Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

  17. Summary • Be critical of research • not all published research is good research • not all published research is valuable research • not all published research is reported correctly • Hold people accountable • Research is the future of EMS • validates • promotes • improves Prehospital Care Research Forum Copyright Sept. 2000

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