CReD 

Ambulance Clinicians – Capturing those Public Health Conversations (AS USUAL)

Whilst research on MECC implementation and evaluation is fairly established in other areas of healthcare, there is limited existing evidence specific to the ambulance service setting, despite paramedics being in a unique position where they engage with a wide range of the population, some of whom may not routinely be seen by other healthcare professionals. Without clear evidence on how MECC has been implemented and how staff utilise this framework on a day-to-day basis, it is hard to evaluate or further improve its use. The study will be conducted in at least three UK NHS Ambulance Trusts, focus groups will seek to explore the content of MECC conversations discussed by participants, as well as the perceived barriers and facilitators of paramedics having MECC conversations.

Our study aims to explore the content of Making Every Contact Count (MECC) conversations held by ambulance staff, as well as the perceived barriers and facilitators of having MECC conversations in the ambulance service setting.

Qualitative Focus Group

2025-09-01

Royal College of Paramedics

United Kingdom

c.wilson60@nhs.net

Caitlin Wilson;