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  • Occupational Health
  • Psychology
  • Emergency Medical Services

Background:

  • Paramedicine involves inherent exposure to repeated trauma and workplace stressors.
  • These factors can lead to distress, unhealthy coping, and mental health issues, including suicidality.
  • Understanding how paramedics cope is crucial for their well-being and the sustainability of the profession.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a scoping review to identify specific coping strategies employed by paramedics.
  • To synthesize existing research on paramedic coping mechanisms in the context of occupational stressors.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed, PsycINFO, and CINAHL databases.
  • Inclusion criteria focused on studies identifying specific coping strategies used by paramedics, irrespective of research design.
  • Search period: January 1, 2010, to April 21, 2021.

Main Results:

  • Only three studies met the inclusion criteria (two qualitative, one cross-sectional survey), with a high risk of bias.
  • Identified healthy coping strategies included self-soothing and seeking social/professional support.
  • Limited unhealthy strategies were reported: negative self-talk and alcohol use; other harmful behaviors were not mentioned.

Conclusions:

  • There is a significant gap in research regarding how paramedics cope with occupational demands.
  • Current research inadequately addresses the coping strategies of female paramedics.
  • Further research is essential to explore the full spectrum of paramedic coping strategies and inform support interventions.