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. 2016 Sep 6;17(6):713–720. doi: 10.5811/westjem.2016.8.30660

Table 3.

Outcome differences comparison in a pilot program that integrates mobile technologies and alternative patient navigation to improve EMS utilization and outcomes.

Outcome category Measure Control group ETHAN (Intervention) P
Ambulance utilization Disposition to ED by ambulance (% ambulance transport) 74% 18% <.001
Unit productivity Total back in service time median minutes (IQR) 83 (20–140) 39 (27–90) <.001
Quality of care Mortality 0% 0% na
Experience of care Patient satisfaction 87% 88% .250

ETHAN, Emergency Telehealth And Navigation Program; ED, emergency department; IQR, interquartile range