The impact of community conversations on paramedicine students' learnings of mental health during a rural placement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental ill-health is a critical issue in Australia, significantly impacting health services. Paramedics, often the first responders to mental health crises, require robust mental health knowledge and skills. This study explores the learning of undergraduate paramedicine students attending a short-term rural placement in which they engaged in mental health conversations with rural men.

Methods

This qualitative study involved 11 paramedicine students participating in a short-term rural placement at a rural agricultural event. Data were collected through focus groups and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Dewey's theoretical work on experience and education was used as a lens through which to analyse and interpret the findings.

Results

Three key theme

SUBMITTER: Green E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11921567 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature