This article introduces the reader to the concepts of identity, positionality and reflexivity and
outlines their relevance to research paramedics. We outline how a researcher's identity and …

Background Paramedics' fatigue is rising. Stress factors show increased risk for burnout,
fatigue, leaving the profession, decreased performance and risk for patient safety …

Paramedics have mentally and physically demanding jobs, and chronic stress is not
uncommon. Recently graduated paramedics, in particular, have been identified as needing …

In the interest of equipping graduate-level professional business students for career success
and satisfaction, this study seeks to determine the presence of and relationships among …

The notion of a paramedic (as a title protected in law) has recently entered its third decade,
but the history of the paramedic is considerably older than that. Who are we as a profession …

There has been exponential growth in paramedicine research activity and capacity over the
last decade. With a strong academic culture emerging from its tertiary-based paramedicine …

Introduction Job satisfaction, based on professional and non-professional factors and
individual characteristics of employees, is an important element influencing both the quality …

Background The scope of emergency medical services (EMS) has expanded from the urgent
care of emergency patients to on-call healthcare services provided in the field with a holistic …

Introduction: Newly qualified paramedics (NQPs) may experience emotional turbulence as
they transition to professional practice. This may negatively affect confidence and have an …

Theoretical background: The limited number of scientific studies on the specifics of the
professional identity formation of paramedics makes it possible to conclude that this subject …