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Near misses and presenteeism among paramedics
T Ishimaru1,2, T Kubo3, K Honno4
1Department of Health Management, Nishinihon Occupational Health Service Center, Kitakyushu, Japan.
Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|June 18, 2019
Summary
Paramedics experiencing presenteeism, or working while unwell, are more likely to have near misses during emergency rescues. Addressing health issues could prevent potential accidents and improve paramedic safety.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Emergency Medical Services
- Human Factors in Healthcare
Background:
- Paramedic physical health is crucial for emergency response.
- Presenteeism (working while impaired) may be linked to near misses and incidents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between presenteeism and near misses in paramedics.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 254 paramedics.
- Self-administered questionnaire used.
- Work Functioning Impairment scale (WFun) measured presenteeism.
Main Results:
- 12% of paramedics reported high work function impairment (presenteeism).
- Near misses increased significantly with higher WFun scores (OR 3.62-8.62).
Conclusions:
- A positive association exists between paramedic presenteeism and near misses.
- Presenteeism may contribute to errors with accident potential.
- Improving access to healthcare for paramedics could reduce incidents.
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