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Influences on paramedic prescribing: student and prescriber perspectives
Claire Pryor1, Annette Hand2, Joanne Dunn3
1Northumbria University ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0766-1357.
Paramedic prescribing is expanding, with new prescribers facing challenges in roles, expectations, and governance. Successful integration requires robust organizational and technological support for advanced practice.
Area of Science:
- Paramedic Practice
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Healthcare Policy
Background:
- Paramedic prescribing legislation enacted in 2018.
- Exploration of early paramedic prescriber experiences in 2019.
- Focus on the evolving role of paramedics in prescribing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate student and newly qualified paramedic prescribers' views.
- To assess the impact of independent prescribing on paramedic clinical practice.
- To understand perceptions of effectiveness and challenges.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study in North East England.
- Purposive sampling of paramedics undertaking V300 prescribing education.
- Focus groups and dyad interviews, audio-recorded and thematically analyzed.
Main Results:
- Four key themes identified for students: role, expectations, governance, opportunities, and challenges.
- Practicing prescribers highlighted organizational/infrastructure challenges, monitoring, and role evolution.
- Data from 7 participants in focus group and 2 in dyad interview.
Conclusions:
- Paramedic prescribing is expanding into new clinical areas.
- Requires consideration of individual prescriber resourcing.
- Emphasizes the need for organizational and technological support for advanced paramedic roles.
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