Perceived human factors from the perspective of paramedics - a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The work environment in prehospital emergency medical care setting is dynamic and complex and includes many stressors. However, little is known about the perceived human factors from the perspective of paramedics. In this study, we investigated, from the perspective of paramedics, what are the human factors, and how are they linked to prehospital emergency medical care?

Methods

Data were collected through semi-structured interviews (n = 15) with Finnish paramedics. The material was analyzed using inductive content analysis.

Results

Three main categories of human factors were identified. The first main category consisted of factors related to work which were divided into two generic categories: "Challenging organizational work environment" and "Changing exte

SUBMITTER: Poranen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9652815 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature