Volume : 11, Issue : 10, October – 2024
Title:
SUSTAINABILITY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF AMBULANCE SERVICES: A REVIEW OF CURRENT MODELS
Authors :
Adbullatif Ali Mohammed Aldhafeeri, Abdulaziz Aldhafeeri ,Talal Awadh Rafed Almutairi,Mohammed Meshawah Almutairi, Abdulaziz Ghazai Al-Harbi, Dhari Saeed Aldhafeeri, Khalid Muhaydi Dhaher Aldhafeeri, Nawaf Nawman Alshammari
Abstract :
Ambulance services are essential components of healthcare systems, balancing operational efficiency with high-quality patient care under financial constraints. This systematic review examines various models of ambulance services, focusing on their sustainability and cost-effectiveness. Through an extensive search of academic and grey literature, we identified and analyzed studies that measure financial performance and sustainability in ambulance operations. The review reveals significant variations in cost-effectiveness across models, influenced by factors such as funding mechanisms, technological advancements, and operational strategies. Results indicate that integrated models combining emergency and non-emergency services tend to offer better cost-efficiency and sustainability. The review also highlights the importance of innovative practices and adaptive management in improving service delivery and reducing costs. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and healthcare providers aiming to optimize ambulance services while ensuring financial sustainability.
Keywords Ambulance Services, Cost-Effectiveness, Healthcare Sustainability, Systematic Review, Healthcare Models, Operational Efficiency, Financial Performance, Ambulance Funding Mechanisms, Technological Advancements in Healthcare, Healthcare Policy
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Adbullatif Ali Mohammed Aldhafeeri et al., Sustainability And Cost-Effectiveness Of Ambulance Services: A Review Of Current Models..,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (10).
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