Are paramedic graduates effectively prepared for death? A scoping review. (2nd October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Somers, Anna
• Is Part Of: Journal of paramedic practice. Volume 13:Number 10(2021)
• Page Start: 408
• Page End: 413
• Publication Date: 2021-10-02
• Subjects: Paramedics -- Death -- Literature review -- Graduate education -- Post-secondary education -- CPD -- Scoping review; Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; Emergency medical technicians -- Periodicals; 616.025
• DOI: 10.12968/jpar.2021.13.10.408
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1759-1376

Abstract

Abstract : Paramedics often come across death because of the nature of their work. Attending an incident involving the death of a patient could affect a paramedic's mental health. A scoping literature review surrounding the readiness and education regarding death in the prehospital setting for paramedic students was carried out. Given the potential impact upon practitioner mental health, the review aimed to determine the quality and extent of new research regarding education in death for paramedics. Four themes arose from the review: inadequate preparation; methods of death education; improved confidence; and implications for more research.