Mental HealthFocus On Rapid Medical Response To Improve The Quality Of Healthcare And Drive The Ambulance Services Market In Europe, According To Frost & Sullivan
Pre-hospital emergency care in the form of
ambulances is one of the key factors improving the quality of healthcare
across Europe. As emergency cases are on the rise due to epidemiological
reasons, accidents and terrorist activities, ambulance services are being
accorded high priority by healthcare providers. To ensure efficiency and
enhance ambulance services, healthcare providers need to increase the
number of vehicles, impart proper training and incorporate technologically
advanced devices in ambulances.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Ambulances Services Market in Europe, provides insights into ambulances
services, vehicle types as well as air ambulance services. In this
research, Frost & Sullivan"s expert analysts thoroughly examine the
following markets: vehicle ambulances and air ambulances in Western
Europe.
"The future of the ambulances services market in Europe will be determined
principally by healthcare initiatives in individual countries," notes
Frost & Sullivan. "As the incidence of heart attacks, strokes and road
accidents rises, the onus of providing rapid and efficient patient
treatment falls on healthcare authorities."
Ambulance services offer immediate medical care in case of emergencies. As
the incidence of strokes, heart attacks and accidents escalates, it is
imperative for healthcare systems to ensure proper and efficient medical
care at the site of the incident or on the way to the emergency
department. Healthcare systems across Europe have realised the importance
of a well-developed ambulance system - including land-, air- and
boat-based emergency services. Efforts are ongoing to enhance such
services with additional staff training and the inclusion of advanced
technologies.
Healthcare authorities are aware of the importance of having a highly
developed ambulance service. However, the sector is plagued by complex
legislation and regulations at regional levels, usually related to
ambulance equipment and staff requirements/training. In addition, advanced
technologies such as telemedicine and GIS are dependent on regional
regulations, making it harder for their effective integration with
ambulances.
"It is important for healthcare systems to focus on providing immediate
relief to patients, rather than make changes to regulations," states Frost
& Sullivan. "As time is the most important factor in saving a patient"s
life, incorporating advanced technologies will drastically reduce
mortality rates."
For medical device manufacturers, the best way to optimise the ambulance
market for their products is to design their products such that they work
durably within the rough environment of an ambulance.
"Medical devices are used within the ambulance while it is in motion and
hence more emphasis is given to features such as ruggedness, compactness,
short start time and easy training," concludes the Frost & Sullivan
research. "Equally important is the ability to be hooked to an IT system
or telemedicine network."
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