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'Popping nana back into bed' - a qualitative exploration of paramedic decision making when caring for older people who have fallen.

Paul M SimpsonRic ThomasJason BendallBill LordStephen LordJacqueline Close
Published in: BMC health services research (2017)
Paramedic decision making processes when caring for older people who have fallen appear to be strongly influenced by their perception of what their role should be, and the perceived legitimacy of incidents involving older fallers as constituting 'real' paramedic work.
Keyphrases
  • decision making
  • physical activity
  • patient safety
  • social support
  • depressive symptoms
  • mental health
  • community dwelling