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Reshaping healthcare delivery for elderly patients: the role of community paramedicine; a systematic review.

Julia Van VuurenBrodie ThomasGina AgarwalSean MacDermottLeigh KinsmanPeter O'MearaEvelien Spelten
Published in: BMC health services research (2021)
The use of community paramedics in care delivery could be beneficial to both patients' health and the wider healthcare system. They already play a promising role in improving the care of our elderly population. With consistent adherence to the training curriculum and effective integration within the wider healthcare system, community paramedics have the potential to take on specialised roles in residential aged care facilities and palliative and end-of-life care.
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