Volume : 11, Issue : 12, December – 2024
Title:
ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF TRAFFIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE ON AMBULANCE RESPONSE EFFICIENCY
Authors :
Hamad Ali Almahhan ALl Duways , Bandar Darwish Yahya Alyami, Sammah Jaber Al Salah , Raed Yahya Mahdi Al-Rubaie, Mahdi Saad A Alyami, Fahd Mohammed Hamd Al shriaan, Ibrahim Saed Mobark Al harith, Mohammed Mofrh Ali Altledi
Abstract :
Traffic congestion and infrastructure inadequacies are significant factors affecting ambulance response efficiency, leading to delays in emergency medical care and impacting patient outcomes. This study explores the complex relationship between traffic, urban infrastructure, and ambulance response times, offering a systematic review of existing challenges and solutions. By analyzing global case studies and recent advancements such as smart traffic systems, AI-driven predictive analytics, and infrastructure upgrades, the findings highlight innovative approaches to mitigate delays and improve operational efficiency. The study underscores the need for collaborative efforts between urban planners, policymakers, and healthcare administrators to develop sustainable, technology-driven strategies for enhancing emergency medical services.
Keywords: Ambulance response time, traffic congestion, urban infrastructure, emergency medical services, smart traffic systems, predictive analytics, EMS efficiency, rural healthcare, urban planning, technology-driven solutions.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Hamad Ali Almahhan ALl Duways et al., Analyzing The Impact Of Traffic And Infrastructure On Ambulance Response Efficiency.,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (12).
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