Identifying the critical physical demanding tasks of paramedic work: Towards the development of a physical employment standard

Fischer, Steven L.; Sinden, Kathryn E.; MacPhee, Renée S.

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2017.06.021

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“…Firefighters are dispatched to unique and oftentimes dangerous emergencies. The high workload and variability of calls demand physical and psychological proficiency (Coffey et al, 2016;Fischer et al, 2017), similar to that of elite athletes Norwood & Newman, 2014). The stress inherent with the occupation pose many health risks which may elevate the prevalence of adverse physical and psychological health outcomes (Chiu et al, 2011;Yip et al, 2016).…”

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“…Although there has been a decline in fire incidents since the 1980s, the rate of medical aid calls have dramatically risen (Evarts & Stein, 2019). The high workload and variability of calls demand both physical and psychological prowess (Coffey et al, 2016;Fischer et al, 2017;Holmér & Gavhed, 2007). Essential physical job tasks involve ladder raise and hose lay, operation of machinery for cutting and creating openings in structures, extraction and extrication, search and rescue operations, and providing first aid and cardiac care (Rodriguez, 2001).…”

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Examining the psychometric properties of the Athletic Coping Skills Inventory and Brief Cope in the firefighter population

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Nelson

Baker

2020

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This study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of a modified sport psychology instrument in firefighters and explore the associations between psychological skills and coping strategies. Career firefighters completed an online survey assessing psychological skills and coping strategies. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were performed on the modified Athletic Skills Coping Inventory (ACSI) and the Brief Cope (BC). Subsequent exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and covariance modeling were performed on the ACSI and bivariate correlations between the refined ACSI and BC were assessed. The refined ACSI included four factors and model fit exceeded fit recommendations. Nine significant relationships between the modified ACSI and BC were found. Excellent psychometric properties of the refined ACSI instrument provide preliminary evidence of the appropriateness, meaningfulness, and usefulness of the instrument in firefighters. However, modifications should be made that address the scale weaknesses before implementation.

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Examining the psychometric properties of the Athletic Coping Skills Inventory and Brief Cope in the firefighter population

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Baker

2020

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“…Nurses in hospitals and elsewhere also face increasing demands to lift and transport this heavier population 15 but paramedics who work solely in the community, both young and old, are being expected to move heavy patients from awkward-to-reach locations, where their equipment cannot be easily deployed (C1). While the transfer of patients is a core aspect of the job, it is considered a critically demanding task for paramedics, 16 and they are frequently left to do the heavy lifting at Accident and Emergency departments (C2). Also, no dispensation is being given to older paramedics, because everyone is effectively treated equally, and subsequently expected to perform exactly the same types of tasks and shifts (C3).…”

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Self-preservation comes at a cost: Why British National Health Service paramedics might be choosing a healthier, but poorer, retirement

2020

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Objectives: To explore and portray the perspectives of National Health Service Ambulance personnel related to the latest rise in the National Health Service occupational pension age. Methods: Data gathering took the form of 35 in-depth interviews. A thematic analysis was used to characterise and articulate key concepts and meanings. The analysis applied interpretive techniques, as views expressed were from personal experiences, and allowed for an in-depth analysis of shared meanings. Results: The themes reported captured the desire of many Ambulance personnel to exit their employment well in advance of their retirement age, despite satisfaction gained from patient care. This early exit is being driven by increased worry that the work demands of the job are unsustainable, especially for older workers, as clinical responsibilities increase and their social support diminishes. Also, Ambulance personnel feel betrayed by their employers, because their retirement is being delayed further by another change in their pensionable age. Conclusion: There is an increased orientation for ‘living for today’ and indications of a willingness to sacrifice salary and pension income in order to protect their health in older age, which has implications for long-term financial and general well-being in retirement.

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“…Çalışmada veri toplanabilmesi için literatürden de faydalanılarak bir anket form hazırlandı(15)(16)(17). Anket form, kişilerin bazı sosyodemografik özelliklerini (yaş, cinsiyet, medeni durum, vb.…”

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Identifying the critical physical demanding tasks of paramedic work: Towards the development of a physical employment standard

Cited by 40 publications

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Examining the psychometric properties of the Athletic Coping Skills Inventory and Brief Cope in the firefighter population

Examining the psychometric properties of the Athletic Coping Skills Inventory and Brief Cope in the firefighter population

Self-preservation comes at a cost: Why British National Health Service paramedics might be choosing a healthier, but poorer, retirement

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