Journal article
Resilience in Ambulance Service Paramedics and Its Relationships With Well-Being and General Health
Traumatology, Vol.18(1), pp.58-64
2012
Abstract
The purpose of this investigation is to assess if time in paramedic service is associated with increased resilience or if it is simply that the profession of paramedic attracts individuals with high levels of resilience, and second, to evaluate whether resilience exhibits a positive relationship with general health and well-being among paramedics? A total of 219 male and female participants, 146 Queensland paramedics (Australia), and 73 first- and second-year paramedical students completed a survey assessing resilience, general health, and well-being. Results indicated that experienced paramedics displayed significantly higher levels of resilience than paramedical students. Furthermore, that resilience was significantly correlated with general health and well-being. Findings strengthen calls advocating for the increase of resilience interventions for paramedics and paramedical students to protect their well-being.
Details
- Title
- Resilience in Ambulance Service Paramedics and Its Relationships With Well-Being and General Health
- Authors
- Scott Gayton (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and BusinessGeoff Lovell (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
- Publication details
- Traumatology, Vol.18(1), pp.58-64
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Inc.
- Date published
- 2012
- DOI
- 10.1177/1534765610396727
- ISSN
- 1085-9373
- Organisation Unit
- Tropical Forests and People Research Centre; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; Forest Research Institute; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449448002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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