• Assessing bystander first aid: development and validation of a First Aid Quality Assessment (FAQA) tool 

      Idland, Siri; Kramer-Johansen, Jo; Bakke, Håkon Kvåle; Hjortdahl, Magnus (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-04-04)
      Background Injuries are one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Bystanders at the scene can perform first aid measures before the arrival of health services. The quality of first aid measures likely affects patient outcome. However, scientifc evidence on its efect on patient outcome is limited. To properly assess bystander first aid quality, measure effect, and facilitate improvement, ...
    • The MeSH heading "Call Center" is due for an update: Why we recommend the more precise heading "Emergency Medical Communication Center" 

      Harring, Astrid Karina V.; Blinkenberg, Jesper; Brattebø, Guttorm; Hjortdahl, Magnus; Idland, Siri; Iversen, Emil; Leonardsen, Ann-Chatrin Linqvist; Zakariassen, Erik; Jørgensen, Trine Møgster (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-12-04)
      Call centers can be found in various industries. However as a Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) the term “Call centers” does not reflect the critical purpose of handling emergency calls. We recommend “emergency medical communication center(s)”, as this provides clarity and precision regarding the primary function and purpose of the center.