Emergency Medical Services papers
Pofolia’s corpus holds 26 papers from Emergency Medical Services (2019–2026), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.
At a glance
- Most cited: Türkiye’de Afet Yönetimi ve İş Sağlığı Güvenliği (2019, 48 citations).
- The 20 papers listed have 57 citations between them.
- 15 of the 19 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
- 2 have a free full text (open access).
- Most frequent journals: BMC Health Services Research, BMC Medical Education, BMC Nursing.
- Published between 2019 and 2026.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals
Türkiye’de Afet Yönetimi ve İş Sağlığı Güvenliği
Afet ve Risk Dergisi · 2019 · Q3 · FWCI 3.78 · 48 citations · Open access
Turkey's disaster management and occupational health and safety (OHS) laws are fragmented, with the Disaster and Emergency Response Regulation focusing on response and recovery, while the OHS Law covers risk reduction and preparedness, necessitating integrated implementation for effective disaster planning and national development.
Ertelenen Cerrahi Girişimlerin Nedenleri Ve Hasta Anksiyete Düzeyine Etkisi
Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi · 2020 · FWCI 0.77 · 7 citations · Open access
Postponing planned surgeries significantly increases patients' trait anxiety (continuous anxiety scores), though state anxiety (situational anxiety) remains unaffected, with infection/fever and sudden lung function changes being the primary reasons for postponement.
Standard Elements in Studies of Adverse Events and Medical Error: the SESAME statement
Journal of Patient Safety · 2026 · Q1 · FWCI 10.05 · 1 citations
The SESAME (Standard Elements in Studies of Adverse Events and Medical Error) statement is a new 44-item checklist designed to improve the quality and standardization of reporting in studies evaluating patient harm.
Disaster preparedness knowledge and training needs among emergency department nurses in two tertiary care hospitals in Peshawar evaluated through a cross-sectional study
BMC Nursing · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 10.05 · 1 citations
A cross-sectional survey of 102 emergency nurses in Peshawar found significant gaps in disaster preparedness, with only 29.4% having assisted disaster victims and 40.2% lacking formal training.
Leadership and Organizational Responses After Patient Safety Incidents: A Systematic Review of Second-Victim Outcomes and Evidence Gaps in Safety Behaviors
Healthcare · 2026 · Q1
A systematic review of 44 studies (2021-2026) found that supportive organizational responses and just cultures are linked to better clinician recovery after patient safety incidents, but evidence on their impact on actual safety behaviors like reporting or speaking up is scarce.
Psychosocial and behavioral factors associated with temporomandibular disorder symptoms in university athletes: a cross-sectional study
BMC Oral Health · 2026 · Q1
In university athletes, moderate anxiety (PR=1.41) and daily cigarette use (PR=1.38) were associated with higher temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptom prevalence, while mouthguard use showed an inverse association (PR=0.56).
Effects of residency matching policies on regional distribution of residents: a simulation study using a stable matching algorithm
BMC Medical Education · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
Simulations using the Gale-Shapley algorithm reveal that adjusting residency positions by up to 20% has a minimal impact on reducing regional physician maldistribution in Japan, with fill rates dropping slightly and regional disparities persisting.
Catheter-related bloodstream infection by catheter type and insertion site
Scientific Reports · 2026 · Q1
Standard triple-lumen central venous catheters (CVCs) showed a 2.20-fold higher incidence rate of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) compared to dialysis catheters (IRR 2.20, P=0.007).
An integrated predictive model of nurses’ disaster preparedness: the joint role of organizational resources and psychological capacity
BMC Nursing · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
Nurses' disaster preparedness is predicted by both organizational factors (training, staffing, collegial relations) and psychological traits (optimism, low anxiety), explaining 45.4% of variance, while psychological preparedness is influenced by age, experience, resilience, staffing, nurse interaction, and gender, explaining 45.1% of variance.
Inequities in urban emergency medical services
npj Health Systems · 2026 · Q2
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in New York City show significant response time disparities and failures to meet industry standards in higher-risk areas, despite a mandate to treat all callers equally.
Workplace Distractions and Patient Safety Culture in Operating Rooms: A Cross-Sectional Study
Journal of Patient Safety · 2026 · Q1
Nurses reported significantly higher operating room distraction frequencies (effect sizes η²=0.16-0.29) than anesthesia technicians and physicians, and overall distraction frequency negatively correlated with organizational learning (r=-0.229) and supervisor support for patient safety (r=-0.233).
Break-even and revenue-coverage analysis of a hybrid operating room under the Korean National Health Insurance fee schedule: a single-centre financial sustainability appraisal
BMC Health Services Research · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
A hybrid operating room (HOR) at a Korean tertiary hospital covered its operating costs and projected capital recovery within 10 years under the most favorable revenue scenario (100% incremental revenue, including surcharges), with a break-even throughput of 10.3–15.3 cases/month.
Prevalence of physical symptoms persisting in children a year after the Türkiye earthquake
Archives of Disease in Childhood · 2026 · Q1
One year after the Türkiye earthquake, 13.4% of children aged 6-16 reported musculoskeletal pain, 8.7% experienced urinary incontinence, and 7.5% had limited mobility, indicating significant long-term physical health impacts.
Situational crisis leadership training for nurse managers in public health emergencies: a qualitative study
BMC Medical Education · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
A qualitative study of 17 nurse managers found that situational leadership-based crisis training improved their structured contextual judgment and leadership adaptation during public health emergencies.
Guideline awareness and knowledge in the emergency management of traumatic dental injuries: a multicenter cross-sectional study
BMC Oral Health · 2026 · Q1
A multicenter study of 145 emergency physicians in İzmir, Türkiye, found significant gaps in knowledge and awareness of guidelines for managing traumatic dental injuries (TDIs), with 66.2% reporting inadequate theoretical knowledge and 77.2% unaware of standardized documentation tools.
Effect of modern technologies on ICU resource management in disasters: a systematic review
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
A systematic review of 25 studies found that modern technologies, primarily software like machine learning, are increasingly applied to ICU resource management during disasters, focusing on increasing capacity, forecasting demand, and optimizing allocation, with 96% deemed feasible for low- and middle-income countries.
Application of multidisciplinary collaboration in a quality improvement for reducing peripherally inserted central catheter associated bloodstream infections in newborns
BMC Health Services Research · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
A multidisciplinary quality improvement program significantly reduced central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in newborns by 67% (0.267% vs. 0.812%) compared to traditional care.
Impact of Stress Coping and Digital Competence on Disaster Response Self-Efficacy in Nursing Students: A Multi-Centered Study
Nursing Education Perspectives · 2026 · Q2
Nursing students with better stress coping skills and higher digital competence report significantly greater self-efficacy in disaster response, according to a multi-centered study of 520 students.
Implementing a peer-support programme for surgeons following adverse events
Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England · 2026 · Q2
A novel peer-support initiative (SUPPORT) improved surgeons' perceived organizational compassion and peer-support skills, despite no change in vulnerability stigma.
Console-Associated Surgical Workflow Performance in Vitreoretinal Surgery: A Comparative Time-and-Motion Study of UNITY VCS and CONSTELLATION Vision Systems
Ophthalmology and Therapy · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
The UNITY® Vitreoretinal Cataract System (UNITY VCS) was associated with a 16% shorter console-associated surgical workflow duration (27.3 vs. 32.4 min) compared to the CONSTELLATION® Vision System in vitreoretinal surgery.
Recently added
Chief operating officers: Exploring a new managerial role in healthcare
Health Services Management Research · 2026 · Q2
Chief Operating Officers (COOs) in Swedish healthcare are establishing key responsibilities in demand/capacity management, data-driven operations, and cross-organizational coordination, with the potential to improve system efficiency.
Predictors and Patient-Reported Reasons for Missed Appointments in an Urban Ophthalmology Center
Ophthalmic Epidemiology · 2026 · Q1
In an urban ophthalmology center, 16.9% of adult appointments were no-shows, with higher rates linked to Medicaid/Public insurance, Self-Pay/Charity status, neighborhood social vulnerability, afternoon slots, and specific subspecialties. Younger age also increased no-show risk, but travel distance did not.
A dynamic family doctor rescheduling problem with integrated home health care and outpatient services
Scientific Reports · 2026 · Q1
A novel mixed-integer programming model and a hybrid genetic-algorithm-tabu-search method efficiently reschedule family doctors dynamically, integrating home health and outpatient services under real-time demand changes.
First Brazilian instrument for assessing patient engagement in patient safety: a cross-cultural adaptation and content validation study
BMC Health Services Research · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
A new Brazilian Portuguese instrument, cross-culturally adapted and content-validated, is now available to measure patient engagement in patient safety within Brazilian healthcare organizations.
Patient- and care-related factors associated with central line-associated bloodstream infection in adult intensive care units: a retrospective matched case-control study at a tertiary referral center
BMC Infectious Diseases · 2026 · Q1
Adult ICU patients with CLABSI were 2.4x more likely to be medically hospitalized, 3x more likely to be in a general ICU, and 2x more likely to have invasive mechanical ventilation within 24 hours compared to controls.
Axillary right vein percutaneous ballooning in hemodialysis catheter replacement: A case report
The Journal of Vascular Access · 2026 · Q2
Percutaneous balloon angioplasty of an early axillary vein stenosis enabled successful replacement of a hemodialysis catheter in a patient with limited central venous access options.
Implementing a peer-support programme for surgeons following adverse events
Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England · 2026 · Q2
A novel peer-support initiative (SUPPORT) improved surgeons' perceived organizational compassion and peer-support skills, despite no change in vulnerability stigma.
Console-Associated Surgical Workflow Performance in Vitreoretinal Surgery: A Comparative Time-and-Motion Study of UNITY VCS and CONSTELLATION Vision Systems
Ophthalmology and Therapy · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
The UNITY® Vitreoretinal Cataract System (UNITY VCS) was associated with a 16% shorter console-associated surgical workflow duration (27.3 vs. 32.4 min) compared to the CONSTELLATION® Vision System in vitreoretinal surgery.
Journals in this field
The journals that publish most of this field’s papers. Quartile (Q1–Q4), SJR and h-index are from SCImago Journal Rank; “in this field” is how many of the journal’s pooled papers belong here. What is a Q1 journal? · What is the h-index?
| Journal | Quartile | SJR | h-index | In this field | Summaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC Health Services Research | Q1 | 1.00 | 172 | 3 | 16 |
| BMC Medical Education | Q1 | 1.00 | 120 | 2 | 15 |
| BMC Nursing | Q1 | 1.00 | 72 | 2 | 8 |
| BMC Oral Health | Q1 | — | 89 | 2 | 33 |
| Journal of Patient Safety | Q1 | — | 60 | 2 | 3 |
| Scientific Reports | Q1 | — | 382 | 2 | 170 |
| BMC Infectious Diseases | Q1 | — | 143 | 1 | 6 |
| Healthcare (Switzerland) | Q1 | — | 95 | 1 | 17 |
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