Workshop-based training of pre-hospital emergency technicians for acute psychiatric patients: benefits and drawbacks.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pre-hospital emergency technicians are crucial in managing patients with acute psychiatric symptoms. They must quickly assess the condition, make a primary diagnosis, and refer the patient to the appropriate treatment center. Insufficient skills in these situations can cause serious harm. Educating technicians on dealing with these patients may enhance their knowledge and skills; however, we do not know the extent and longevity of this improvement and which areas are affected. This study investigates the impact of training on pre-hospital emergency technicians' knowledge and skills.

Methods

This quasi-experimental study involved pre-hospital emergency technicians in Robat Karim and Nasim Shahr counties from December 2022 to January 2022. The technicians received w

SUBMITTER: Shirzad F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11396583 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature