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dc.contributor.authorHichisson, Andrew
dc.contributor.authorCorkery, John Martin
dc.date.accessioned2020-12-18T12:40:58Z
dc.date.available2020-12-18T12:40:58Z
dc.date.issued2020-10-07
dc.identifier.citationHichisson, A. D. and Corkery, J. M. 2020. Alcohol/substance use and occupational/post-traumatic stress in paramedics. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 12 (10), 388-396.en_US
dc.identifier.issn1759-1376
dc.identifier.issn2041-9457
dc.identifier.doi10.12968/jpar.2020.12.10.388
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12417/973
dc.description.abstractBackground: Paramedics work in high-pressure environments and experience traumatic events, which contribute to high levels of occupational and post-traumatic stress. Such stress can result in alcohol and substance misuse in other health professionals, but this relationship has not been examined in paramedics. This review is the first exploration of the literature on this. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using PRISMA guidelines, with databases searched using terms relevant to paramedics and alcohol/substance use. Studies were analysed using descriptive statistics for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative information. Findings: Eleven studies were identified. Nine studies examined alcohol use; seven examined substance use; five examined both. Alcohol and smoking may be linked to occupational stress. Conclusions: The nature and extent of alcohol and substance use in relation to occupational and post-traumatic stress among paramedics need further investigation to facilitate advice and support. Abstract published with permission.
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectAlcoholismen_US
dc.subjectOccupational Stressen_US
dc.subjectEmergency Medical Servicesen_US
dc.subjectSubstance-Related Disordersen_US
dc.subjectPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)en_US
dc.titleAlcohol/substance use and occupational/post-traumatic stress in paramedicsen_US
dc.typeJournal Article/Review
dc.source.journaltitleJournal of Paramedic Practiceen_US
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rioxxterms.licenseref.startdate2020-12-15
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refterms.dateFirstOnline2020-10-07
html.description.abstractBackground: Paramedics work in high-pressure environments and experience traumatic events, which contribute to high levels of occupational and post-traumatic stress. Such stress can result in alcohol and substance misuse in other health professionals, but this relationship has not been examined in paramedics. This review is the first exploration of the literature on this. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted using PRISMA guidelines, with databases searched using terms relevant to paramedics and alcohol/substance use. Studies were analysed using descriptive statistics for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative information. Findings: Eleven studies were identified. Nine studies examined alcohol use; seven examined substance use; five examined both. Alcohol and smoking may be linked to occupational stress. Conclusions: The nature and extent of alcohol and substance use in relation to occupational and post-traumatic stress among paramedics need further investigation to facilitate advice and support. Abstract published with permission.en_US


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