Article Review : Methodology Employment And Reasoning

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I like how you described how qualitative research is used by the police department. In ems we also use qualitative research in determining the effectiveness of different treatments and polices. We typically use this research in what is called community paramedicine. This is the name of prevention programs to reduce the use of 911 for medical problems that could be avoided, therefore freeing up ambulances and resources for more critical emergencies. Examples of this research would include reducing fall risks. Falls are easily our most frequent 911 complaints and they can typically be avoided. Qualitative research focuses on what causes these falls, such as obstacles and attempting to walk without assistance. Paramedics then take this results

Internet research, a personal interview with a paramedic, and the Occupational Outlook Handbook are the sources used to gather the information in this profile.

According to Community Paramedic Taskforce Results 7/1/15-12/31/15 (2016), the average patient age was 71 years old, and 61% of these patients were female (n=247). This data is consistent with Rittner and Kirk’s study (1995) relating to age and gender distribution. In 2015 there were more people in this age group than in 1995, which increases reliance on EMS for services that do not always fall into the emergent category, yet do need intervention of some sort. To reduce burdening the EMS system with addressing non-emergent needs MIH/CP programs seek to connect the right patient, with the right care, at the right time. However, some of these patients are limited in mobility and cannot travel to a primary care provider to receive care.

Yusuf Abdullah, a family friend who has been in the medical field for fifteen years allowed for me to interview him for this essay. Yusuf gave me a lot of information that I did not know, he informed me that the starting salary for a paramedic ranges from $35,000-$45,000 making that out to be close to $14 an hour. I specifically asked Yusuf what he had to do to get through the training program to get his certification and he told me that when he enrolled in the program he only had an associate’s degree, he went through the process of having a drug test and background check, once he completed the tests and passed them he went through his basic EMT training courses, he the proceeded to complete the EMT intermediate courses and as soon as he passed those he completed his paramedic training. All of the work he did took him about four years to complete, that is also including his fire fighting certificate. After many years serving as both a paramedic and fire fighter he took it upon himself to become a teacher. A teacher who would teach students like me and train them to become a paramedic. Unfortunately he got into some trouble but before so taught at Daytona State College. Yusuf gave me a lot of information I didn’t

For this project I decided to interview my friend who is an emergency response technician (EMT) in Oak Lawn, IL. Oak Lawn is a suburb near Chicago. He has been an EMT for a little bit over a year.

Select either the qualitative or quantitative study method for this assignment. In an essay of 750-1,000 words, summarize the study, explain the ways in which the findings might be used in nursing practice, and address any ethical considerations associated with the conduct of the study.

The study looked at paramedic’s perspectives which can be defined as “a particular way of considering something” (Cambridge Dictionary 2017) which would change according to different situations. By using interviews to get paramedic’s perspectives, the data may be different to if it was collected through observing participants when an event is occurring: as you could directly see what paramedic involvement in out-of-hospital research is like (University of Portsmouth 2012). Participant accounts are interpreted by researchers, which could lead to bias results as an individual’s beliefs could influence their perceptions on what participants are saying (Heffner 2017). This can reduce the generalizability of the results as you can’t predict what will occur in a situation, when results are based on the researcher’s interpretations (Colorado State University 2017).

Paramedics are one of the professions with the highest suicide rates, coming second after veterinarians. Trauma, isolation, long hours, and stress contribute to high mortality rates causing major effects on Paramedics. Paramedics are often the first on the scene of major accidents, often involving horrific deaths. People’s lives depend on their quick reaction and care. The physical stress of the job is also a major factor, and it’s not hard to see why paramedics need to be proactive about their own health, mentally and physically (Emergency Services Health, n.d.). Unfortunately, not much support is given to these heroic paramedics who suffer severely from health issues caused majorly by their traumatic experiences within the work field. The

Baltimore County Fire Department (BCoFD) has a progressive EMS system that serves more than 800,000 citizens each year. With the call volume rapidly growing each year, trainings must be developed the meet the needs of the county’s citizens. Training is usually developed for the following reasons: changes in protocols for treatment modalities, refresher training on skillsets that are not used every day to keep providers proficient in the streets, and annual mandatory training required to maintain certifications and licenses.

You presented good points on the subject of criteria for credibility in qualitative research. One that stood out for me was “Employing the appropriate qualitative method is essential in gathering data to answer the research question or questions proposed prior to the start of the study (Ambert et al, 1995).” Merriam (2002) pointed out that there could be a variety of methodology that could be applied to qualitative research, and the scholar or researcher would have to indicate which particular one is being employed, and what accompanying strategies were being utilized. In particular, she noted that examples of specific methodologies could include interpretive study, ethnography, grounded theory, and narrative analysis. Each of these would generate

The fact that community paramedicine as a whole is still a newer concept puts an emphasis on validation for the entire concept and each community paramedicine program throughout the United States. The evaluation of this program is also of high importance due to the setting of the Abbeville County. Abbeville County is a rural county in South Carolina. Most community paramedicine programs are based out of major metropolitan areas with completely different environmental factors affecting their success or failure. The evaluation of Abbeville County’s program will provide much needed data to the concept of community paramedicine in the rural setting affecting future creation of similar programs in rural areas like Abbeville County. (Community Paramedic

The following is a proposal for the structuring of a orientation workshop for Incoming Flight Paramedics for C Co 1-111th Air Ambulance within the Georgia National Guard.

Not only can community members be provided with improved medical and mental healthcare, but cities and populations may see improvement in ambulance availability and decreased financial strain. This can lead to sustained medical care for a community, improved living situations and care for high risk patients, and improvement in financial status and healthcare coverage for the population. When the positive effects are that far-reaching, I think it’s only fair to conclude that there is, in fact, a benefit to EMS-based community health

I have worked in various areas of healthcare, and gained numerous transferable skills. Particularly working at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, I have gained experience of collecting ECG readings, blood pressure, pulse and temperature. On the contrary, whilst shadowing in the emergency department, I witnessed a life changing experience involving a 47-year-old male in a state of cardiac arrest. I observed the emergency care performed by the multidisciplinary team who worked together to successfully resuscitate the patient back to life, which was a remarkable spectacle. Thus, I began to recognise the physical exertion needed in critical care – conversely, to achieve greatness entails difficulty and dedication and I am willing to strive.