9. Human errors in emergency medical services: a qualitative analysis of contributing factors

What is one of the key factors leading to human errors in the EMS environment?

True or False: Inexperienced paramedics are more prone to making errors than experienced paramedics.

What is a major personal factor contributing to human errors according to the study?

Which factor was cited as a challenge for decision-making in dynamic EMS environments?

True or False: Paramedics felt that too much reliance on technological systems could lead to errors.

What is one of the contributing factors to errors in communication during EMS missions?

What is the impact of inadequate care guidelines on paramedics’ performance?

True or False: Fatigue does not significantly affect paramedics’ performance during night shifts.

What role do disruptive external issues play in paramedics’ work?

How do long-term experiences affect paramedics’ likelihood of errors?

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to errors in EMS settings?

True or False: Communication breakdowns during EMS missions always result from external factors.

Which stressor was mentioned as common during emergency response driving?

What did participants identify as the impact of SOP (standard operating procedure) inadequacies?

True or False: Team familiarity always reduces the risk of errors.