Sheffield Hallam University
Project/Event Title
Developing a realist synthesis of time-delay in
calling for emergency professional help by those
suffering chest pain possibly due to MI.
Lead Name
Peter Allmark
Summary of Project/Event Aims
To develop an evidence-based research synthesis of barriers and facilitators to people calling for
early and appropriate professional help following onset of symptoms that could be due to MI.
This will provide a greater understanding of how interventions may or may not be effective,
providing key knowledge to underpin future research in the area.
Summary of Work Involved
Article for publication written based on the literature review but not containing realist synthesis.
Outline research proposal using MINAP data and liaison with another service, probably Yorkshire
Ambulance Trust.
Key Outcomes
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Research proposal with Yorkshire Ambulance Trust. Approximate title: Why patients with
acute MI delay calling for professional help: an analysis of MINAP data combined with
prospective ambulance data. Deadline May 2012.
Going Forward
A non-interventional study to look at causes of cardiac delay followed by an interventional one to
address these.
What Has Been Gained from the Project/Event?
Yorkshire Ambulance Trust may become new partner in venture
Links with CLAHRC will be maintained.
The ability to develop this project from the initial literature review and to develop new contacts for
future work.