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dc.contributorGao, Crystalen_US
dc.contributorLim, Zheng J.en_US
dc.contributorFreestone, Brendanen_US
dc.contributorAustin, Kristyen_US
dc.contributorMcManus, Roben_US
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-16T03:19:45Z-
dc.date.available2019-10-16T03:19:45Z-
dc.date.issued2019-
dc.identifier.govdoc01369en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11054/1430-
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: The growing number of mass gathering events (MGEs) in Victoria has seen an increase in demand for event health services and the need for real-time reporting of medical incidents at these events. Aim: Since 2016, St. John Ambulance Victoria has introduced an electronic patient care record (ePCR) system with the aim of improving patient care and satisfaction. It appears that this ePCR system is the first of its kind to be trialed at MGEs by a volunteer organization. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted to determine strengths and limitations of the ePCR system by compiling results of surveys and interviews and through anonymous feedback from volunteers and patrons (event organizers, patients). This study is ongoing. Results: It was found that the use of ePCR: 1.Allowed for collection of relevant data to assist in future planning of MGEs 2.Aids the overall coordination of first aid delivery at MGEs -faster relaying of patient information to event commanders -reduction of paperwork -improved ability to locate first aid crews using GPS tracking 3.Received positive feedback from first aiders, event organizers, and patrons 4.Was deemed easy-to-use (4/5), acceptable (4.3/5), and helpful (4.1/5) by our members Discussion: These experiences demonstrate that ePCR is well-received, easy to use, and leads to improved patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes at MGEs. Furthermore, the ability to collect and analyze real-time data such as GPS location tracking, incidence heat maps, and patient demographics facilitate future event planning and resource allocation at MGEs. It is acknowledged that this study is preliminary, and the trialed use of an ePCR system has been limited to metropolitan areas and MGEs with <1 million patrons. The intent is to continue this study and explore the use of ePCRs at larger MGEs and events in rural or regional areas.en_US
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dc.relation.urihttps://doi.org/10.1017/S1049023X19001845en_US
dc.titleUse of a novel electronic patient care record system at mass gathering events by St John Ambulance Victoria.en_US
dc.typeConferenceen_US
dc.type.specifiedPresentationen_US
dc.bibliographicCitation.conferencedateMay 7-10then_US
dc.bibliographicCitation.conferencenameWorld Association for Disaster and Emergency Management (WADEM) Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicineen_US
dc.bibliographicCitation.conferenceplaceBrisbane, Australiaen_US
dc.subject.healththesaurusMASS GATHERING EVENTSen_US
dc.subject.healththesaurusELECTRONIC PATIENT CARE RECORDen_US
dc.subject.healththesaurusFIRST AID DELIVERYen_US
dc.subject.healththesaurusPATIENT SATISFACTIONen_US
dc.subject.healththesaurusIMPROVED TREATMENT OUTCOMESen_US
dc.subject.healththesaurusEVENT PLANNINGen_US
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