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