ArticleBJGP open2020
Exploring how paramedics are deployed in general practice and the perceived benefits and drawbacks: a mixed-methods scoping study.
Article in BJGP open, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.
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- Developing A Complex Intervention to Integrate Community Paramedics in GP Out-of-Hours Care in Ireland: A Qualitative Study.HRB open research · 2026Article
- The impact of paramedics working in primary care teams on other professionals and patient experiences: a qualitative study.BJGP open · 2025Article
- Paramedic or GP consultations in primary care: prospective study comparing costs and outcomes.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2025Article
- Effect of Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme roles on prescription patterns and patient satisfaction in England: a retrospective panel data analysis.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2025Article
- Challenges and enablers to implementation of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme in primary care: a qualitative study.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2024Article
- Understanding paramedic work in general practice in the UK: a rapid realist synthesis.BMC primary care · 2024Article
- Introducing Advanced Paramedics into the rural general practice team in Ireland - general practitioners attitudes.BMC primary care · 2022Article
- Potential for Paramedic roles in Irish General Practice: A qualitative study of stakeholder's perspectives.HRB open research · 2022Article
- Future-proofing the primary care workforce: A qualitative study of home visits by emergency care practitioners in the UK.The European journal of general practice · 2021Article
- The introduction of advanced paramedics into primary care in Northern Ireland: a qualitative descriptive study of the experiences of general practitioners.British paramedic journal · 2021Article
- Experiences of out-of-hours task-shifting from GPs: a systematic review of qualitative studies.BJGP open · 2021Article
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8 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundGeneral practice in the UK faces continuing challenges to balance a workforce shortage against rising demand. The NHS England
aimTo understand how paramedics are deployed in general practice, and to investigate the theories and drivers that underpin this service development. DESIGN &
settingA mixed-methods study using a literature review, national survey, and qualitative interviews.
methodA three-phase study was undertaken that consisted of: a literature review and survey; meetings with key informants (KIs); and direct enquiry with relevant staff stakeholders (SHs).
resultsThere is very little evidence on the safety and cost-effectiveness of paramedics working in general practice and significant variation in the ways that paramedics are deployed, particularly in terms of the patients seen and conditions treated. Nonetheless, there is a largely positive view of this development and a perceived reduction in GP workload. However, some concerns centre on the time needed from GPs to train and supervise paramedic staff.
conclusionThe contribution of paramedics in general practice has not been fully evaluated. There is a need for research that takes account of the substantial variation between service models to fully understand the benefits and consequences for patients, the workforce, and the NHS.
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