Volume : 11, Issue : 12, December – 2024
Title:
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE: LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors :
Abdulrahman Essamuldeen Salahuldeen, Mosa Saad Alqarni, Abdulmajeed Mudhi Alsolami, Marwan Jobara Aljohani, Wael Nasser Alshehri, Abdulrahman Bany A Alharthy, Ahmed Ibn Mohammed Ibn Saeed Alghamdi, Sultan Saad Almalki, Atiah Fahad Atiah Althubyani, Wafa Ali Almaghrabi
Abstract :
This literature review comprehensively investigates the significant gender disparities present in prehospital emergency care, with a particular emphasis on treatment practices, pain management, and patient outcomes for acute medical conditions such as acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Extensive research reveals that women often receive less aggressive treatment and face longer delays in care compared to their male counterparts, which can lead to poorer health outcomes. Several factors contribute to these disparities, including biases in clinical decision-making, variations in symptom presentation between genders, and inconsistencies in healthcare access and utilization. This review underscores the critical need for targeted interventions within emergency medical services (EMS) to effectively address these inequities and improve patient care. Specific recommendations include the implementation of comprehensive training programs for EMS personnel focused on recognizing and mitigating gender biases, the standardization of pain management protocols that take gender differences into account, and the establishment of regular audits to monitor and evaluate gender-specific treatment outcomes. The findings of this review highlight the importance of developing gender-sensitive approaches in prehospital care to enhance overall patient outcomes and promote health equity across diverse populations. Future research should further explore the systemic factors influencing these disparities and assess the long-term effects of gender-sensitive interventions on patient care.
Keywords: Gender Disparities, Prehospital Emergency Care, Pain Management, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Emergency Medical Services
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Abdulrahman Essamuldeen Salahuldeen et al., Gender Differences In Prehospital Emergency Care: Literature Review.,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (12).
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