Benefits of targeted deployment of physician-led interprofessional pre-hospital teams on the care of critically Ill and injured patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis (6 January 2024)

Summary

Over the past three decades, more advanced pre-hospital systems have increasingly integrated doctors into targeted roles, forming interprofessional teams. These teams focus on providing early senior decision-making and advanced interventions while also ensuring rapid transport to hospitals based on individual patient needs. This study aimed to evaluate the benefits of an inter-professional care model compared to a model where care is delivered solely by paramedics. The results suggest that the targeted deployment of interprofessional teams led by doctors in the pre-hospital care of critically ill or injured patients improves patient outcomes.