Graham McClelland

Sep 5, 2024 | bmjopen.bmj.com | Chris Wilkinson |Susan Moloney |Graham McClelland |Adam Todd

cardiologyanticoagulationpreventive medicinepublic healthWe included a diverse group of members of the public, paramedics and field experts to consider the role of emergency medical services in the identification of atrial fibrillation and how it may be followed up. Focus groups of members of the public allowed discussion and identification of areas of consensus and disagreement.

Apr 29, 2024 | bmjopen.bmj.com | Laura Goodwin |Kim Kirby |Graham McClelland |Emily Beach

Participant characteristics18 NHS staff took part in the four staff focus groups. Most participants were female (13/18, 72%). Participants’ job titles comprised midwives, paramedics, call-handlers, learning development officer, neonatal nurses, neonatal doctors and advanced care practitioners. 22 members of the public who had experience of prehospital birth took part in 5 focus groups. Most participants were female (18/22, 82%).