• 14th Apr 2025

Research Opportunity: The cumulative impact of ambulance ramping on paramedic mental health and professional identity

The Lingering Toll: The Cumulative Impact of Ambulance Ramping on Paramedic Mental Health and Professional Identity.

Ambulance ramping, where paramedics experience delays in transferring care of patients to hospital emergency departments, is an increasing issue globally. These delays contribute to prolonged workloads, operational inefficiencies, and increased stress for paramedics. While much of the research on ramping focuses on causes and potential strategies to mitigate, there is limited exploration of its cumulative impact on paramedic mental health and professional identity.

This research study aims to explore the effects of cumulative ambulance ramping on paramedics' mental health and professional identity. Our findings aim to inform ramping related policies and enhance paramedic well-being and their sense of value within their profession, helping them to deliver high-quality care to the community.

Eligibility and Information:

  • Target Participants: Registered paramedics employed with state or territory ambulance services in Australia or New Zealand. There are no exclusion criteria.
  • The survey consists largely of multiple-choice questions with a few short answer sections.
  • The survey will take approximately 15 minutes and results will remain anonymous.
  • Mental health support services will be linked before and post completing the survey.
  • The findings will contribute to a university research project and are intended for subsequent publication.

Please click here or scan the QR code below for more information about the study and to participate in the survey.

For any queries or further information please contact Elle Spencer McGuire: espe0001@student.monash.edu

Please note: All research opportunities promoted by the College are approved by our Research Committee. For any questions or comments relating to content, please contact the researchers directly. Support services are also available to paramedics who have participated in research opportunities. A list of these can be found on our website here.

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