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ArticleScandinavian journal of primary health care2025

Experiences of patients with complex needs at municipal emergency outpost satellites.

Trude Østerbø, Gro Hovland, Siri Ytrehus, Dagrun Kyrkjebø, Erik Zakariassen, Ole T Kleiven

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Trude ØsterbøWestern Norway University of Applied Science, Førde, Norway.ORCID 0009-0005-7756-0844
Gro HovlandWestern Norway University of Applied Science, Førde, Norway.ORCID 0000-0001-5756-6994
Siri YtrehusWestern Norway University of Applied Science, Førde, Norway.ORCID 0000-0003-4729-6665
Dagrun KyrkjebøWestern Norway University of Applied Science, Førde, Norway.ORCID 0000-0001-7841-739X
Erik ZakariassenNational Centre for Emergency Primary Health Care, NORCE, Norwegian Research Centre, Bergen, Norway.ORCID 0000-0002-8708-028X
Ole T KleivenWestern Norway University of Applied Science, Førde, Norway.ORCID 0000-0002-7036-8885

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Abstract

backgroundIn 2015, Norway introduced stricter requirements for organizing primary emergency care. These changes led to new solutions such as municipal emergency outpost satellites, providing inhabitants shorter access to care in resource-limited areas. This study explores patient experiences at emergency outpost satellites staffed by a nurse on site with a general practitioner (GP) available

methodsA qualitative study was conducted with seven patients, aged 62-82, with complex needs, from four small and medium-sized municipalities in Vestland County, Norway. Data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews, which took place within 6 months of an acute consultation at an emergency outpost satellite. The data were analysed using systematic text condensation (STC).

resultsPatients had both positive and negative experiences with video consultations. They valued short travel distances and quick GP access

conclusionsThe participants' experience of communication with the GP and nurse was crucial for the video consultation to be perceived as satisfactory. Participants felt that video consultations reduced travel burdens and provided quick clarification. Nurses played an important mediating role, but poor communication and technical issues made some participants feel unsafe using the emergency outpost satellites.

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Emergency Medical ServicesPatient SatisfactionPrimary Health CareRemote ConsultationAgedAged, 80 and overCommunicationFemaleGeneral PractitionersHealth Services AccessibilityHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedNorwayQualitative Researchcomplex needsemergency outpost satelliteshealth communicationpatient experiencesVideo conferences

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