Introduction: The number of patients who perceive themselves to have need for emergency care needs has increased over time. Some of these care needs can be addressed at patients' home (1). Emergency care delivery at home can be better for some patients (2). This arises questions how to provide high-quality and cost-effective emergency care (3). Therefore, it is needed to explore how delivery models can be changed for taking care of patients needs for emergency care.
Aim: To explore emergency health care professionals’ experiences in caring for patients with emergency care needs in their homes.
Methods: A qualitative study based on observations and interviews was used. Data was analyzed by content analysis. Results: No results are currently available as data collection is ongoing. The poster will present preliminary results at the conference.
Conclusion: The findings can be assumed to contribute and stimulate to a continued discussion and development of new and additional models of emergency care delivery based on patient’s emergency care needs.