The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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A qualitative study on the meaning of death experienced by paramedic students during clinical practice

응급구조과 학생의 임상실습 중 경험한 죽음의 의미에 대한 질적 연구

  • Moo-Hyun Kim (Department of Paramedicine, Dongnam Health University) ;
  • Jung Eun Lee (Department of Paramedicine, Dongnam Health University)
  • 김무현 (동남보건대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 이정은 (동남보건대학교 응급구조과)
  • Received : 2023.02.22
  • Accepted : 2023.04.27
  • Published : 2023.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study explored the values and attitudes toward the death of paramedic students. It comprehensively investigated paramedic students' first encounters with death during their clinical practice. Methods: Between December 2022 and January 2023, in-depth interviews were conducted with seven paramedic students who underwent clinical practice. Their experiences with death and grievances were explored by applying Colaizzi's (1978) phenomenological research method. Results: After exploring and analyzing the collected data, the context and meaning of the phenomenon were integrated. Resultingly, five major categories and 16 subcategories were derived. Conclusion: Universities should introduce a practical curriculum on experiences with death to reduce the negative emotions associated with death that paramedic students experience during their clinical practice and convert them into opportunities for reflection and growth.

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