Keywords: emergency, out-of-hours, rural, project
Background:
Emergency care and Out-of-Hours are perhaps the most challenging parts of primary healthcare, especially in rural locations.
Aim of the study:
This is continuation of the pilot study, conducted for about 1 year ago in 10 European countries. We couldn’t manage statistically significant results then due to rather low level of participation. Therefore we have started a re-launch of the project on a bit different level and in slightly adjusted design.
Methodology:
The study is based on the questionnaire developed by the author with some support and ideas by the colleagues on a national and international level.
Results:
According to the preliminary results of this one and the results of the previous pilot study, there are certain common features in every European country.
Conclusions:
Final conclusion is yet to be formulated. However there are some rather promising results (though not uniform).
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