Abstract

Integration of effective emergency services into primary health care directly reduces mortality and disability. Globally, emergency services in this setting is neglected. Support for the offering of these services is questionable. This study aims to describe the experiences of health care providers dealing with emergencies at this level.

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Author Details

Meghan Botes, MNS, Department of Nursing Education, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; Judith C. Bruce, PhD, RN, RM, FANSA, School of Therapeutic Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; Richard Cooke, MbBCH, Family Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Emergency Care, Health Care Provider's Experiences, Primary Health Care

Conference Name

31st International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2020

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The experiences of healthcare providers dealing with emergencies at a primary healthcare level

Virtual Event

Integration of effective emergency services into primary health care directly reduces mortality and disability. Globally, emergency services in this setting is neglected. Support for the offering of these services is questionable. This study aims to describe the experiences of health care providers dealing with emergencies at this level.

The presentation poster and abstract files are attached to this item record.