dc.contributor.author | Hichisson, Andrew | |
dc.contributor.author | Corkery, John | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-10-22T09:30:02Z | |
dc.date.available | 2020-10-22T09:30:02Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2020-10-02 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Hichisson , A & Corkery , J 2020 , ' Alcohol/substance use and occupational/post-traumatic stress in paramedics ' , Journal of Paramedic Practice , vol. 12 , no. 10 , pp. 388-396 . < https://www.paramedicpractice.com/research/article/alcohol-substance-use-and-occupational-post-traumatic-stress-in-paramedics > | |
dc.identifier.issn | 2041-9457 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2299/23304 | |
dc.description | This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in Journal of Paramedic Practice, copyright © MA Healthcare, after peer review and technical editing by the publisher. | |
dc.description.abstract | Background: Paramedics work in high-pressure environments and experience traumatic events, which contribute to high levels of occupational and posttraumatic 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. | en |
dc.format.extent | 574589 | |
dc.language.iso | eng | |
dc.relation.ispartof | Journal of Paramedic Practice | |
dc.subject | Paramedic | |
dc.subject | Emergency medical services | |
dc.subject | Post-traumatic stress | |
dc.subject | Occupational stress | |
dc.subject | Alcohol use | |
dc.subject | Substance use | |
dc.title | Alcohol/substance use and occupational/post-traumatic stress in paramedics | en |
dc.contributor.institution | Department of Clinical and Pharmaceutical Sciences | |
dc.contributor.institution | Centre for Health Services and Clinical Research | |
dc.contributor.institution | Psychopharmacology, Drug Misuse and Novel Psychoactive Substances Unit | |
dc.contributor.institution | School of Life and Medical Sciences | |
dc.contributor.institution | Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Science | |
dc.description.status | Peer reviewed | |
dc.identifier.url | https://www.paramedicpractice.com/research/article/alcohol-substance-use-and-occupational-post-traumatic-stress-in-paramedics | |
rioxxterms.type | Journal Article/Review | |
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