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Penny F Pierce1,2,3, Margaret M McNeill4,5,6, Susan F Dukes4,5,6
1Col (Ret) Penny F. Pierce, USAF, is director and chair of the PhD Program in Nursing Science at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland. penny.pierce@usuhs.edu.
Critical Care Nurse
|April 3, 2018
Summary
Air Force nurses and medical technicians show deep commitment to patient care during aeromedical evacuation missions. Their dedication to safely transporting wounded warriors stems from a strong sense of mission and job satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Military Medicine
- Aeromedical Evacuation
- Healthcare Professionals
Background:
- Exploration of unexpected findings in aeromedical evacuation research.
- Focus on safety and patient care concerns within the en route care system.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the strong motivation of aeromedical evacuation crew members.
- Understand the drivers behind mission commitment despite occupational demands.
Main Methods:
- Conducted eight focus groups with 69 participants.
- Included active duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve Command nurses and medical technicians.
- Data collected between May 2012 and April 2013 at five locations.
Main Results:
- Nurses and technicians demonstrated passion for transporting wounded, sick, and injured warriors.
- High commitment to providing the best and safest patient care was evident.
- Unexpected finding despite austere conditions and patient acuity.
Conclusions:
- High commitment and mission focus likely enhance patient safety and well-being.
- Further inquiry needed into the reasons for voluntary service and job satisfaction in this demanding occupation.
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