KMID : 1140520210250010159
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Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services 2021 Volume.25 No. 1 p.159 ~ p.175
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Public perception of ambulances
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Kim Jun-Hyeong
Mun Jun-Young Choi Eun-Sook Woo Il-Woong Sim Kyong-Yul
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to obtain, categorize, and analyze baseline data regarding the subjective perception of ambulances from the consumers¡¯ perspective, which can be utilized for improving emergency medical service systems.
Methods: Fifty people aged 20 to 40 years old were selected as P samples. Data from 35 statements of Q-cards and Q-sample distribution plots were gathered using Q-sort and analyzed using the PC-QUANL program for major factor analysis.
Results: We found four unique characteristics which accounted for 57.57% of the total variation: ¡°Considerate of emergency situations,¡± ¡°Identifying emergency patients,¡± ¡°Trusting emergency vehicles,¡± and ¡°Sympathizing with emergency patients.¡±
Conclusion: Organizations that provide emergency medical services using ambulances should plan and render patient care according to the four types of public perception of ambulances.
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KEYWORD
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Ambulance image, Emergency medical services (EMS), Subjectivity
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