How to Enhance the First Aid Care in Rural Environments

Authors

  • Dr. Abdul Quddus Disease Surveillance Officer, WHO, Naseerabad Balochistan-Pakistan.
  • Zahida Parveen Disease Surveillance Officer, WHO, Naseerabad Balochistan-Pakistan.
  • Dr. Abdul Rehman Ansthesia Nurse, Civil Hospital, Quetta-Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7934071

Keywords:

First aid care, rural environments, community engagement, technology, policy changes, healthcare services, community outreach programs, community health workers, telemedicine, mHealth technology, infrastructure, healthcare professionals

Abstract

Enhancing aid care in rural areas is a complicated subject that calls for involving the community, utilizing technology, and making changes to the policy. Accessing healthcare services can be difficult in rural areas due to a lack of educated healthcare workers, inadequate medical facilities, and scarce resources. While telemedicine and Health technology can increase access to medical care and eliminate the need for travel, community outreach programs and community health professionals can contribute to bridging the gap and fostering trust. In order to prioritize healthcare in rural areas, invest in resources and infrastructure, and hire and train healthcare personnel, policy changes are also required. We can all work together to make sure that everyone has access to the healthcare services they require, regardless of where they reside.

It is a serious issue that can have a detrimental effect on the health and well-being of rural inhabitants there is limited access to healthcare services. In order to provide basic healthcare, telemedicine services, and health education to rural people in a particular area, this project aims to establish and implement a community-based healthcare program. The effectiveness of the program will be evaluated through a needs analysis, the provision of healthcare services to a predetermined population, an increase in the number of patients receiving specialty care consultations, and an increase in the percentage of people practicing preventive health behaviors. The number of healthcare providers, the use of telemedicine, the employment of community health workers, partnerships with local organizations, funding opportunities, and the use of technology are all strategies for improving access to healthcare in rural areas. This initiative has the potential to improve rural residents' health and well-being, boost the social and economic vibrancy of rural areas, and lessen healthcare disparities between rural and urban areas.

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Published

2023-03-30