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  • Paramedicine and Emergency Medical Services
  • Global Healthcare Professions
  • Healthcare System Evolution

Background:

  • Paramedicine is a dynamic global profession with significant jurisdictional variations in titles and roles.
  • Existing literature may not fully capture the breadth of these professional disparities.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for the profession's continued development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the current and future roles of paramedics from a multinational perspective.
  • To identify challenges and opportunities shaping the paramedicine profession globally.
  • To provide insights into the evolving landscape of paramedicine practice.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative data collection.
  • International online survey distributed to paramedicine professionals.
  • Analysis of quantitative data using statistical functions and qualitative data via narrative synthesis.

Main Results:

  • 158 participants from 16 countries contributed, with notable representation from Ireland, Australia, and England.
  • Current, future, and aspirational roles were detailed, alongside variations in practitioner titles and clinical levels.
  • Diverse ambulance care models, medical oversight structures, regulatory approaches, and patient safety frameworks were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Paramedicine is adapting to diverse local healthcare needs and challenges, suggesting flexibility is key.
  • The profession's evolution is characterized by varied titles, roles, and models, reflecting increasing complexity.
  • Embracing variability and developing versatile practitioners will enable paramedicine to evolve effectively within healthcare systems.