Traffic safety knowledge gain of ambulance drivers after simulator-based training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Compared to other road users, ambulance drivers are at a higher accident risk while driving with warning lights and sirens. No standard exists for training or education for emergency medical service employees driving ambulances. Training programs should positively influence knowledge. However, knowledge gain can be influenced by several different factors. This study developed a knowledge test for ambulance drivers to determine influencing factors on knowledge and its gain by simulator-based training.

Methods

Two parallel knowledge test forms with 20 questions each were designed in several steps and tested on up to 174 participants. Questionnaires were used to study associated and influencing factors, such as objective experience, subjective attitudes, personality,

SUBMITTER: Prohn MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8969364 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature