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Post-traumatic stress disorder among ambulance personnel: a review of the literature

Simpson, Karen
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Emergency Medical Services
 Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
 Mental Health
 Paramedic Practice
 Wellbeing
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Journal of Paramedic Practice
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Publications - North West Ambulance Service
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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12417/592
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10.12968/jpar.2013.5.11.638
Abstract
Abstract published with permission. It is becoming increasingly apparent that ambulance personnel are vulnerable to developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and associated symptoms. The aim of this literature review is to identify PTSD within the scope of emergency ambulance work and think of potential ways to reduce it.
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