The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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Awareness and direction of paramedics work and image in hospitals - Focusing on paramedics and nurses in the emergency room -

의료기관의 1급 응급구조사 이미지와 업무에 대한 인식과 방향 - 응급실 내 1급 응급구조사와 간호사를 중심으로 -

  • Jung, Sang-Woo (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Dongnam Health University) ;
  • Kang, Kyung-Hee (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Gachon University)
  • 정상우 (동남보건대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 강경희 (가천대학교 응급구조학과)
  • Received : 2016.07.05
  • Accepted : 2016.08.10
  • Published : 2016.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the awareness and direction of paramedics work and image in hospitals. Methods: From April 16 to May 5, 2015, data were collected through structured questionnaires from 45 paramedics and 81 nurses working in emergency medical institutions. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 18.0. Results: The work of paramedics is evaluated to be highly worthy at the in-hospital level rather than at the injury first-aid treatment level. It appears that paramedics are often forced to do what their hospitals tell them to do concerning matters related to conflicts with them and nurses. Paramedics stated that they experienced greater mental stress than those engaging in other professions, a finding similar to those of other studies. There was no statistically significant difference in opinions between the two groups about a desirable direction for the development of first-aid services at hospitals. More than two thirds of the respondents said that paramedics should be given the right to enter acting check for patients. Conclusion: Paramedics work is shown to differ in the opinions of paramedics themselves and nurses. Paramedics need for reform is associated with expanding the work of the law.

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