Changing paramedic students' perception of people who self-harm
dc.contributor.author | Ramluggun, Pras | |
dc.contributor.author | Freeman-May, Andrew | |
dc.contributor.author | Barody, Gabby | |
dc.contributor.author | Groom, Nicholas | |
dc.contributor.author | Townsend, Chloe | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-12-18T12:46:29Z | |
dc.date.available | 2020-12-18T12:46:29Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2020-10-07 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Ramluggun, P. et al, 2020. Changing paramedic students' perception of people who self-harm. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 12 (10), 403-412. | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 1759-1376 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 2041-9457 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.12968/jpar.2020.12.10.403 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12417/974 | |
dc.description.abstract | Aim: This study aimed to identify whether paramedic students' perceptions of patients who self-harm changed following an educational intervention. Background: Self-harm is a major public health concern with an increasing number of incidents being reported in England. Paramedics are often the first contact for those who self-harm and antipathy to these patients among caregivers, including paramedics, has been reported. Negative attitudes to patients who self-harm from health professionals is a considerable barrier to their care. Education on self-harm for paramedics has been historically inadequate, even though it can potentially improve attitudes and how these practitioners engage with those who self-harm. Method: A pre- and post-survey analysis was undertaken to examine whether any identified unsympathetic perceptions of paramedic students (n=30) towards patients who self-harm would decrease following an educational intervention, using a validated questionnaire measuring attitudes to self-harm. Results: Perceptions of people who self-harm were generally moderately negative prior to the educational intervention, with a significant drop in negative attitudes after it was completed. A survey showed that this drop was also mostly sustained 10 months later. Conclusion: Educational interventions may help to reduce negative perceptions of patients who self-harm in paramedic students. Abstract published with permission. | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.subject | Emergency Medical Services | en_US |
dc.subject | Education | en_US |
dc.subject | Preregistration Programme | en_US |
dc.subject | Self-Injurious Behavior | en_US |
dc.subject | Students | en_US |
dc.title | Changing paramedic students' perception of people who self-harm | en_US |
dc.type | Journal Article/Review | |
dc.source.journaltitle | Journal of Paramedic Practice | en_US |
rioxxterms.version | NA | en_US |
rioxxterms.licenseref.uri | http://www.rioxx.net/licenses/all-rights-reserved | en_US |
rioxxterms.licenseref.startdate | 2020-12-15 | |
refterms.panel | Unspecified | en_US |
refterms.dateFirstOnline | 2020-10-07 | |
html.description.abstract | Aim: This study aimed to identify whether paramedic students' perceptions of patients who self-harm changed following an educational intervention. Background: Self-harm is a major public health concern with an increasing number of incidents being reported in England. Paramedics are often the first contact for those who self-harm and antipathy to these patients among caregivers, including paramedics, has been reported. Negative attitudes to patients who self-harm from health professionals is a considerable barrier to their care. Education on self-harm for paramedics has been historically inadequate, even though it can potentially improve attitudes and how these practitioners engage with those who self-harm. Method: A pre- and post-survey analysis was undertaken to examine whether any identified unsympathetic perceptions of paramedic students (n=30) towards patients who self-harm would decrease following an educational intervention, using a validated questionnaire measuring attitudes to self-harm. Results: Perceptions of people who self-harm were generally moderately negative prior to the educational intervention, with a significant drop in negative attitudes after it was completed. A survey showed that this drop was also mostly sustained 10 months later. Conclusion: Educational interventions may help to reduce negative perceptions of patients who self-harm in paramedic students. Abstract published with permission. | en_US |