The overarching aim of this study is to understand the thoughts and opinions of current and future paramedic prescribers on non-medical independent prescribing. In addition, it will identify potential...
Despite the increased risk of developing mental health problems, a paucity in research on how vicarious trauma affects the prevalence of depression and PTSD in the ambulance service remains; further...
The welfare van was a resource without an operational call sign and, as such, was a hidden asset in the context of EOC planning and resource availability. Local management were explicit that crews...
A qualitative research design was adopted, and seven frontline paramedics working within South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust (SWASFT) were recruited to the study. They met the inclusion...
‘Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and...
The introduction of the simulation-based training for all operational paramedics had a positive impact on the management of femur fractures. Post intervention, a total of 69 femur fractures were...
The population of Qatar is in excess of 2.42 million (76.2% male versus 23.8% female) (MDPS, 2016). Almost 90% of the country's population comprises expatriate workers. The country's most populous...
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...
The MIME technology consisted of two key components: i) lightweight medical sensors that were simple to apply and operate (see Figure 1), and ii) novel software that presented these data very simply,...
‘The process of withstanding the negative effects of risk exposure, demonstrating positive adjustment in the face of adversity or trauma, and beating the odds associated with risks.’.
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