attitudes

Paramedics and their role in end-of-life care: perceptions and confidence

An anonymous electronic survey was distributed by Survey Monkey® offering a pragmatic approach as the participants were based across a large geographical area. This also provided a degree of...

Paramedic-reported barriers towards use of CPR feedback devices in Perth, Western Australia

A voluntary, anonymous survey was distributed to SJA-WA paramedics participating in clinical refresher and research training courses from September 2015 to December 2015. The survey consisted of 11...

What do ambulance service personnel perceive to be the process of and issues with inter-hospital transfers?

The literature review focused solely on works related to the purpose of the study outlined in the previous paragraph. MEDLINE, EMBASE and COCHRANE were the databases used for the four literature...

Changing undergraduate paramedic students' attitudes towards sustainability and climate change

A pre- and post-intervention study was designed to evaluate paramedic students' attitudes towards climate change and sustainability, and to assess changes in attitudes and knowledge following an...

Moving sepsis care to the front line: knowledge and views of pre-hospital clinicians

‘Similar to an acute myocardial ischaemic attack and an acute brain attack, the speed and appropriateness of therapy administered in the initial hours after the syndrome develops are likely to...

The perceived concerns of newly qualified paramedics commencing their careers: a pilot study

This pilot study focused on a single cohort of full time two-year diploma-qualified paramedics in the initial months post-qualification. Ethical approval was obtained for the project from the...

Increasing objectivity in the assessment of interpersonal skills and attitude

To establish a structure to improve the development of essential non-practical skills..

Experiences of two paramedics deployed to the Phillipines in response to Typhoon Haiyan

It is heartening to see the world rally together to assist in devastating events such as this. Many countries immediately mobilised resources in various capacities. The United Kingdom, small island...

Paramedic perceptions and attitudes to working with patients with alcohol-related injury or illness

Although intervention to reduce excessive drinking might usually be seen as the remit of other health professionals, particularly general practitioners (GPs), the modern paramedic has options for...

Paramedic attitudes to deliberate self-harming behaviour in Ireland

‘On the occasions I have been admitted to an A&E department they have concentrated on medically patching me up and getting me out. Never have I been asked any questions regarding whether this is the...

Registered paramedics in Gibraltar: the student perspective

‘For the first time in Gibraltar's healthcare history, four students successfully graduated from a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) validated paramedic programme in Gibraltar’.