Volume : 11, Issue : 09, September – 2024

Title:

ASSESSING THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS IN PREHOSPITAL TRAUMA CARE: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Authors :

Raya Ahmed Alghamdi, Abdulrahman Saeed Alamari, Sultan Saad Alghamdi, Eyad Abdulrahman Alamoudi, khalid Ali Alahmari, Khalid Raddad Alghashmari, Mansour Salem Al hareth, Ahmad Ali Ahmad Alzahrani, Hamad Abdullah Ali Al Sleem, Ali Mohammed Manqari

Abstract :

Community First Responders (CFRs) play a critical role in prehospital trauma care, particularly in resource-limited and rural settings where access to emergency services is constrained. This literature review evaluates the effectiveness of CFRs in managing trauma cases, comparing their performance to traditional emergency medical services (EMS). The review identifies key themes including the impact of training programs, barriers faced by CFRs, and successful integration with formal EMS. Despite varying training standards and operational challenges, studies indicate that CFRs can significantly reduce response times and improve patient outcomes, particularly in instances of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and trauma incidents. The analysis reveals that local engagement and tailored training models significantly enhance CFR effectiveness. Furthermore, the review highlights the necessity for establishing standardized training protocols and support mechanisms to optimize the contributions of CFRs in emergency care. The findings underscore the potential for CFR programs to mitigate the public health burden of trauma, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where traditional EMS may be inadequate. Future research should focus on enhancing the integration of CFRs within existing healthcare systems, addressing psychological impacts on responders, and exploring the scalability of successful CFR models across diverse contexts.
Keywords: Community First Responders, Prehospital Trauma Care, Emergency Medical Services, Training Programs, Rural Healthcare

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press Raya Ahmed Alghamdi et al., Assessing The Role Of Community First Responders In Prehospital Trauma Care: A Literature Review., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (09).

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