Exploring the nature of resilience in paramedic practice: A psycho-social study
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Previous research has identified that paramedics experience high levels of stress and sickness rates which have escalated in recent years due to changes to workforce restructuring. While a number of studies have investigated resilience among healthcare professionals, there is little research exploring how paramedics address work challenges and how they become resilient. Using psycho-social methodology, seven paramedics participated in Free Association Narrative interviewing; all were based at one regional centre. In line with the study design, data analysis adopted a psycho-social approach that generated four themes and 10 sub-themes which, characterised participants' experiences. Coping and resilience was impacted upon via formal methods of support including management, debriefing and referral to outside agencies. Alongside this, more informal methods aided resilience. Informal methods included peer support, support from family and friends and the use of humour. Uniquely, this study uncovered how detachment is used to manage emotions. The study has implications for the services need to support the emotional needs of paramedics.
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Paramedics and emergency service workers have higher rates of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and associated psychological morbidities, as well as a higher risk of burnout and higher risk of mortality.
“Paramedics and emergency service workers have been reported to have higher rates of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and associated psychological morbidities, as well as a higher risk of burnout and higher risk of mortality (Blau, 2011; Clompus & Albarran, 2016; McIntosh et al., 2016; Sterud, Ekeberg, & Hem, 2006).”
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- Authors
- Clompus, S. R., & Albarran, J. W.
- Affiliations
- University of the West of England (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Clompus, S.R.
- Venue
- International Emergency Nursing
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2016-09
- Volume
- 28
- Pages
- 1-7
- ISSN
- 1755-599X (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2185678585
- Cited by
- 113
- References
- 50
- Citations by year
- 2026: 4 · 2025: 11 · 2024: 11 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 24 · 2021: 26 · 2020: 8 · 2019: 13 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 4
- FWCI
- 3.31
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- Licence
- Locations
- International Emergency Nursing (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- UWE Research Repository (UWE Bristol) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Resilience and Mental Health
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Stress and Burnout Research
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Health and Burnout
- Keywords
- resilience, paramedics, occupational stress, coping strategies, peer support, debriefing, humour, emotional detachment, workplace support, emotional needs, emergency medical services workforce
- MeSH terms
- Allied Health Personnel, Female, Humans, Male, Stress, Psychological, Qualitative Research, Resilience, Psychological
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