Improving Emergency Service Quality and Patient Safety Through the Use of Cross-Sectoral Digital Feedback Systems - An Overview.

Background: Feedback is essential for personal and professional development, also in emergency services. However, EMS usually ends at the interface with the emergency department, thus, the long-term effect of initiated emergency measures often remains unclear for emergency personnel. Digital, data-driven tools providing systematic feedback on patients' outcome may be valuable to improve emergency service quality and patient safety.