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 …

Introduction Paramedicine is at a critical juncture in its history as a healthcare profession.
The evolution of paramedic practice in Australia over recent decades has culminated in its …

Background: The need for a stronger evidence-base in paramedicine has precipitated a
rapid development of prehospital research agendas. Paramedics are increasingly involved …

Introduction A robust professional identity is a known predictor of personal and professional
satisfaction and is viewed as foundational to successful practice in health occupations …

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 …

Healthcare professionals who transition into academic roles in universities are confronted
with many challenges. Universities offering paramedicine degree programs struggle to find …

Introduction In 1994, the first Australasian paramedicine tertiary program commenced as an
off-campus offering not required as an entry-to-practice qualification A quarter of a century …

Paramedics throughout the world are trained to competently treat the physical injuries of
patients requiring pre-hospital emergency medical care. The nature of this work exposes …

Background: Healthcare systems, practitioners and communities have experienced
momentous change and strain because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although paramedics …