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RESEARCH LIBRARY

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As part of our efforts to transform emergency and prehospital care with a racial equity lens, CARESTAR is pleased to offer the following curated collection of published research at the nexus of racial equity and emergency and prehospital care. Our goal is to share documented insights, illuminate gaps, highlight best practices, and inspire further research in this area.

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Research Areas

Our team selects peer-reviewed and published pieces from the past 10 years, that meet stringent criteria for credibility and relevance to include in this library. We encourage users to view this collection as a valuable starting point for exploration and further investigation. We will continuously update and expand this resource. Your input and suggestions are welcome.

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ACCESS

The ability to effectively access emergency medical services, particularly in relation to communicating with 9-1-1 operators and EMTs and paramedics.

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COMMUNITY
VOICES

Community experiences and preferences on emergency response and prehospital care, including language barriers, interactions with 9-1-1 operators, EMTs and paramedics, CPR training, and reasons for seeking or not seeking emergency medical services. 

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PRE-ARRIVAL CARE

Care provided before EMS arrival, including instructions from 9-1-1 operators and the provision of bystander CPR.

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DIAGNOSIS / TREATMENT

Influencing factors on the diagnosis of conditions that require immediate medical response by EMTs and paramedics, as well as racial differences in treatment provided in areas including but not limited to prehospital pain management, CPR, and stroke recognition.

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EMS RESPONSE / TRANSPORT

Racial differences in relation to the amount of time between calling 9-1-1 and ambulance arrival, ambulance diversion, and inequalities in transport decision-making for patients belonging to racial/ethnic marginalized communities.

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EMS WORKFORCE

Demographic characteristics of EMTs and paramedics, as well as their reasons for entering the profession and their perceptions of prehospital care.

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