Ambulance personnel's perceptions on their workplace well-being: A descriptive interpretative study.
Benjamin Osmančević1,2, Igor Karnjuš1, Mirko Prosen1
1Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Izola, Slovenia.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|July 2, 2023
Summary
Long-term work in emergency medical services impacts ambulance personnel
Area of Science:
- Emergency medical services
- Occupational health
- Psychological well-being
Background:
- Ambulance personnel encounter significant workplace challenges.
- Stressful situations in emergency medical services can negatively affect health and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore ambulance personnel's perceptions of their physical and mental well-being.
- To understand the impact of work on employee health in emergency medical services.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive-interpretative research design.
- 26 individual face-to-face and online interviews conducted.
- Explored employee perceptions of work's impact on health and well-being.
Main Results:
- Work significantly impacts the psychophysical condition of ambulance personnel.
- Work influences the lifestyle choices of ambulance personnel.
- The work environment and demands affect ambulance personnel's overall lives.
Conclusions:
- Sustained work in emergency medical services affects personnel health and well-being.
- Preventive programs, employee-centered problem understanding, and training are crucial.
- Addressing these factors is vital for employee health and well-being in emergency services.
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