Paramedic students’ experiences of stress whilst undertaking ambulance placements — An integrative review

Warren-James, Matthew; Hanson, J; Flanagan, Belinda; Katsikitis, Mary; Lord, Bill

doi:10.1016/j.auec.2021.03.002

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“…Professional activities, volatile working environment, and everyday hardships cause paramedics to exhibit high levels of occupational burnout and has negative emotional and physiological consequences on their health [32,33,34,35]. Post-traumatic stress indicators among paramedics range between 8 -32%, and differ depending on the environment, nature of the crisis, available support, education and individual traits [36,37,38]. As the research indicates, paramedics are exposed to a higher risk of adverse mental health effects prevalence in their work [39,40,41].…”

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Effect of selected factors related to emotions and general health on the health behaviours of paramedics

Gonczaryk¹,

Chmielewski²,

Strzelecka³

et al. 2022

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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Effect of selected factors related to emotions and general health on the health behaviours of paramedics

Gonczaryk¹,

Chmielewski²,

Strzelecka³

et al. 2022

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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“…Training often involves long hours, a known cause of stress in healthcare professional students [ 4 , 17 , 18 ]. Furthermore, while paramedic students experience exceptionally high levels of workplace stress, they may be underprepared to cope with them effectively [ 19 , 20 ].…”

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“…Accordingly, the extant literature has emphasised the need to provide those who work in the prehospital setting (including paramedic students) with early mental health interventions and continued support [ 26 ]. However, while some studies have investigated paramedic students’ wellbeing within the context of individual Western countries, there have been few studies in non-Western nations or cross-cultural studies on this topic [ 20 , 27 ]. Indeed, only two cross-cultural studies have compared the mental health of paramedics from Western and non-Western nations [ 28 , 29 ], and these were on qualified paramedics rather than students.…”

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Causes of stress and poor wellbeing among paramedic students in Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom: a cross-cultural qualitative study

Alzahrani

Keyworth

Wilson

et al. 2023

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background Paramedicine presents students with numerous challenges, including factors threatening their wellbeing. Over the last two decades studies have illustrated that paramedics and paramedic students are more likely to have mental disorders than the general population. These findings suggest that course-related factors could be important in contributing to poorer mental health. However, few studies have examined factors related to stress in paramedic students, and none of these have included paramedic students from cross-culture. To address this, the present study (1) explored paramedicine students’ training experiences and other education-related factors that could affect their wellbeing, and (2) illustrated the possible differences and similarities between two cultures (Saudi Arabia and the UK) to determine whether the students’ cultural environment influenced factors related to their wellbeing. Methods A qualitative exploratory research design was used. Twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted with paramedicine students from the United Kingdom and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (ten participants from each country). Reflexive thematic analysis was employed as the analytical approach in this study. Results Four major themes were identified which captured the contributors to paramedic students’ stress levels: (1) exposure to potentially traumatic events, (2) relationships and communication, illustrating the student’s personal and professional experiences with others, (3) programme atmosphere, demonstrating the challenges and support students encounter during their coursework and training, and (4) career, elucidating the pressure of future career expectations and predictions. Conclusion The study revealed contributors to stress were similar in both countries. Better preparation can help to reduce the negative impacts of the possible traumatic events encountered on placements and supportive relationships, especially with proctors, can boost student wellbeing. Universities are able to address both these factors and help foster a positive environment for paramedicine students. As such, these results should help educators and policymakers when identifying and delivering interventions to support paramedic students.

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“…Training often involves long hours, a known cause of stress in healthcare professional students (Courtney et al, 2013;Pajonk et al, 2011;Wallace et al, 2009). Furthermore, while paramedicine students experience exceptionally high levels of workplace stress, they may be underprepared to cope with them effectively (Deasy et al, 2015;Warren-James et al, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

Causes of stress and poor mental health in paramedicine students: A cross-cultural qualitative investigation in Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom

Alzahrani

Keyworth

Wilson

et al. 2023

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Background: Paramedicine presents students with numerous challenges, including factors threatening their wellbeing. Over the last two decades studies have illustrated that paramedics and paramedic students are more likely to have mental disorders than the general population. These findings suggest that course-related factors could be important in contributing to poorer mental health. However, few studies have examined factors related to stress in paramedic students, and none of these have included paramedic students from cross-culture. To address this, the present study 1) explored paramedicine students' training experiences and other education-related factors that could affect their wellbeing, and 2) illustrated the possible differences and similarities between two cultures (Saudi Arabia and the UK) to determine whether the students’ cultural environment influenced factors related to their wellbeing. Methods: A qualitative exploratory research design was used. Twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted with paramedicine students from the United Kingdom and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (ten participants from each country). Reflexive thematic analysis was employed as the analytical approach in this study. Results: Four major themes were identified which captured the contributors to paramedic students’ stress levels: 1) exposure to potentially traumatic events, 2) relationships and communication, illustrating the student's personal and professional experiences with others, 3) programme atmosphere, demonstrating the challenges and support students encounter during their coursework and training, and 4) career, elucidating the pressure of future career expectations and predictions. Conclusion: The study revealed contributors to stress were similar in both countries. Better preparation can help to reduce the negative impacts of the possible traumatic events encountered on placements and supportive relationships, especially with proctors, can boost student wellbeing. Universities are able to address both these factors and help foster a positive environment for paramedicine students. As such, these results should help educators and policymakers when identifying and delivering interventions to support paramedic students.

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Paramedic students’ experiences of stress whilst undertaking ambulance placements — An integrative review

Cited by 9 publications

References 20 publications

Effect of selected factors related to emotions and general health on the health behaviours of paramedics

Effect of selected factors related to emotions and general health on the health behaviours of paramedics

Causes of stress and poor wellbeing among paramedic students in Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom: a cross-cultural qualitative study

Causes of stress and poor mental health in paramedicine students: A cross-cultural qualitative investigation in Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom

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