Australasian College of Paramedicine International Conference (ACPIC23)

ACPIC 2023 delivered a wide range of clinical and research sessions from experts and leaders in paramedicine. Hosted in Melbourne (September 2023) the program was designed to inspire, educate and broaden horizons.

Conference theme: Lead - Evolve - Impact

Best of the Best – The Lived Experience of Paramedics Delivering Care to the Mentally Unwell: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study

In Australia, one in 12 people aged 65 and over have a diagnosis of dementia – which is also the second leading cause of death for all Australians. Paramedics play a crucial role in person-centred dementia care, particularly within the community care space. As consensus has been established on paramedicine’s integration into inter-disciplinary care teams, the lack of clarity regarding the paramedic role in dementia care requires attention. This scoping review therefore aimed to identify and report paramedic interactions with people living with dementia in the out-of-hospital setting.

Biography: Max Han

Max is the pioneer recipient of the Singapore Civil Defence Force's Paramedic Scholarship. He started out as a combat medic and EMT back in 2017 and has recently graduated with a Bachelor's in Paramedicine from Monash University. As recipient of the Murray Black Professional Excellence Award for 2022, he takes great pride in improving patient experience and outcomes through research. His current research interests include dementia, community paramedicine and organisational psychology.

Moderator: Matt Cook, ACPIC23 Organising Committee Member, Paramedic & Registered Nurse

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