Date of Completion
2024
Document Type
Honors College Thesis
Department
Department of Geography and Geosciences
Thesis Type
College of Arts and Science Honors, Honors College
First Advisor
Dr. Meghan Cope
Keywords
Emergency Medical Services, Pre-Hospital, Medical Equity, Taskscape, Ambulance
Abstract
Research demonstrates that modern Emergency Medical Service (EMS) systems do not provide care equitably to all patients, particularly across different landscapes. In this research, I explore the differences between rural and urban EMS nationally and within Vermont. Utilizing a mix of qualitative data derived from interviews with EMS providers, quantitative data from local and national-level monitoring organizations, and cartographic approaches, I generated an understanding of the current EMS landscape from a social and spatial perspective. Specifically, I explored the application of the theory of “taskscapes” onto EMS systems to evaluate understandings for a more equitable EMS future.
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Recommended Citation
Schoenfeld, Brandon S., "Exploring US National and Vermont Emergency Medical Services: Slower and Lower Rural Care" (2024). UVM Patrick Leahy Honors College Senior Theses. 662.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/hcoltheses/662