NHS study seeks best staff mix for emergency care

NCT ID NCT04770766

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looked at how combining non-medical practitioners (like nurses and paramedics) with doctors in English emergency departments affects patient care. Researchers analyzed data from 840 NHS trusts and six case-study sites to see if different staff mixes lead to fewer return visits and shorter wait times. The goal is to recommend the best balance of staff to improve patient outcomes and NHS efficiency.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

    Kingston, Surrey, KT2 7LB, United Kingdom

  • St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    London, London, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom

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