Barriers and Facilitators to Effective Use of Echocardiographic Data in Emergency Cardiac Care: A Qualitative Study

Authors: Bader S. Alshammari, Abdullah M. Alquaid, Thamer F. Alanazi, Wafaa A. Alkhamis, Adhah Z. Almarzuqi, Kholoud S. Alqassem, Maha Y. Qattan, Shatha A. Alkhamis

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14274738

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8tnf4

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: The integration of echocardiographic data in emergency cardiac care has the potential to enhance diagnostic accuracy, improve decision-making, and optimize patient outcomes. However, the effective use of echocardiography in pre-hospital and emergency settings is challenged by logistical, technological, and communication-related barriers. This qualitative study, conducted in a tertiary hospital, explores the experiences and perspectives of paramedics, health information technicians, and echocardiography technologists regarding the use of echocardiographic data in emergency cardiac care. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically. Four key themes emerged: logistical barriers, technological challenges, communication gaps, and facilitators such as technological advancements and telemedicine support. The findings highlight the need for improved equipment availability, standardized training, enhanced data integration, and better interprofessional collaboration to optimize the use of echocardiography in emergency settings. The study provides important implications for practice and policy aimed at improving the quality of emergency cardiac care.

Keywords: Echocardiography, Emergency Cardiac Care, Pre-Hospital Care, Data Integration, Telemedicine, Interprofessional Collaboration

Paper Id: 231766

Published On: 2021-07-06

Published In: Volume 9, Issue 4, July-August 2021

Cite This: Barriers and Facilitators to Effective Use of Echocardiographic Data in Emergency Cardiac Care: A Qualitative Study - Bader S. Alshammari, Abdullah M. Alquaid, Thamer F. Alanazi, Wafaa A. Alkhamis, Adhah Z. Almarzuqi, Kholoud S. Alqassem, Maha Y. Qattan, Shatha A. Alkhamis - IJIRMPS Volume 9, Issue 4, July-August 2021. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14274738

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