A telephone survey of factors affecting willingness to participate in health research surveys

Glass, Deborah Catherine; Kelsall, Helen L; Slegers, Claudia; Forbes, Andrew Benjamin; Loff, Bebe; Zion, Deborah; Fritschi, Lin

doi:10.1186/s12889-015-2350-9

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“…For example, while we had relatively equal distributions across educational categories, the sample was weighted toward females. This is not surprising given there is clear evidence women are more likely to participate in scientific studies than men (24)(25)(26). These factors could suggest our sample may not be entirely reflective of the greater Australian population.…”

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What constitutes an emergency ambulance call?

Mills

Hill

Buck

et al. 2019

Australasian Journal of Paramedicine

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IntroductionAmbulance services are often utilised for low-acuity conditions. This study seeks to understand under what medical circumstances the Australian public perceive it to be appropriate to call triple zero requesting ambulance assistance.Methods A total of 544 participants completed a 15-minute online survey distributed via social media, flyers and email links. Participants viewed 17 medical case study scenarios, developed in consultation with a panel of paramedic experts, and were asked to select which of nine possible medical interventions was most appropriate. A panel of paramedic experts reached consensus for each case study on whether it was or was not appropriate to call for triple zero assistance. Results Inappropriate medical intervention responses were more prevalent in scenarios deemed appropriate for ambulance assistance, compared with scenarios where an ambulance call-out was inappropriate (48% vs. 3% respectively, p<0.001). Many scenarios where ambulance use was appropriate found respondents utilising other healthcare services typically associated with lower-acuity conditions. Individuals without first aid training were more inclined to choose healthcare services incorrectly (65% vs. 69% respectively, p<0.001). ConclusionResponses to our case studies suggested a lack of understanding of situations that warrant an emergency. First aid training and education regarding medical emergencies and paramedic scope-of-practice would be beneficial. This study did not demonstrate substantial inappropriate ambulance usage, however respondents did not recognise the severity of certain emergencies and were inclined to utilise other healthcare services. Further research investigating the rationale behind triple zero use, improving public education and clarifying the role of paramedics is required.

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What constitutes an emergency ambulance call?

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Hill

Buck

et al. 2019

Australasian Journal of Paramedicine

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“…This is not surprising, given that women are more often willing to participate in and successfully complete telephone surveys (Glass et al, 2015). The effect of overrepresentation of females in the study is unclear.…”

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Effects of optimism on recovery and mental health after a tornado outbreak

Carbone

Echols

2017

Psychology & Health

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Objective Dispositional optimism, a stable expectation that good things will happen, has been shown to improve health outcomes in a wide range of contexts, but very little research has explored the impact of optimism on post-disaster health and well-being. Design Data for this study come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Public health systems and mental health community recovery (PHSMHCR) Survey. Participants included 3216 individuals living in counties affected by the April 2011 tornado outbreak in Mississippi and Alabama. Main outcome measures This study assesses the effect of dispositional optimism on post-disaster recovery and mental health. Results Dispositional optimism was found to have a positive effect on personal recovery and mental health after the disaster. Furthermore, it moderated the relationship between level of home damage and personal recovery as well as the relationship between home damage and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with stronger effects for those with increased levels of home damage. Conclusions The utility of screening for optimism is discussed, along with the potential for interventions to increase optimism as a means of mitigating adverse mental health effects and improving the recovery of individuals affected by disasters and other traumatic events.

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“…While our study confirmed that consulting patients and families about this sensitive topic is feasible in Australia, this consultation did not happen at a time of acute medical crisis. It could be argued that our study did not take into account patient and family preferences at those critical times, as studies have shown that preferences can change over time depending on a person's state of health . However, we believe the views our participants are further enriched by the ability for retrospection without the influence of an acute emotion.…”

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End‐of‐life priorities of older adults with terminal illness and caregivers: A qualitative consultation

Lewis

Harrison

Hanly

et al. 2019

Health Expectations

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Background As older adults approach the end‐of‐life (EOL), many are faced with complex decisions including whether to use medical advances to prolong life. Limited information exists on the priorities of older adults at the EOL. Objective This study aimed to explore patient and family experiences and identify factors deemed important to quality EOL care. Method A descriptive qualitative study involving three focus group discussions (n = 18) and six in‐depth interviews with older adults suffering from either a terminal condition and/or caregivers were conducted in NSW, Australia. Data were analysed thematically. Results Seven major themes were identified as follows: quality as a priority, sense of control, life on hold, need for health system support, being at home, talking about death and competent and caring health professionals. An underpinning priority throughout the seven themes was knowing and adhering to patient's wishes. Conclusion Our study highlights that to better adhere to EOL patient's wishes a reorganization of care needs is required. The readiness of the health system to cater for this expectation is questionable as real choices may not be available in acute hospital settings. With an ageing population, a reorganization of care which influences the way we manage terminal patients is required.

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A telephone survey of factors affecting willingness to participate in health research surveys

Cited by 135 publications

References 32 publications

What constitutes an emergency ambulance call?

What constitutes an emergency ambulance call?

Effects of optimism on recovery and mental health after a tornado outbreak

End‐of‐life priorities of older adults with terminal illness and caregivers: A qualitative consultation

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