Paramedics bridge medical care and community support, study finds

MedicalXpress | Jun 15, 2026

A research group led by Dr. Keiko Ueno, assistant professor at the Innovative Clinical Research Center, Kanazawa University, has revealed the status of collaboration between fire-based emergency medical service (EMS) agencies and community-based long-term care, welfare , and health organizations in Japan. The study identified six key practical measures essential for building a collaborative model that sustains long-term coordination between medical care and social support needs.