A pre-registration survey of Australian paramedics: Qualitative findings

A review of reviews, to identify the current evidence on opportunities and challenges to implementing successful CP models.

Australia’s ageing population has growing health care needs, challenging timely health service provision

Lucinda will be presenting a scoping review conducted earlier this year on paramedic management of chronic pain.

Using a systematic review protocol, this study explored prehospital techniques used to manage pain and distress in elderly hip fracture patients.

This session will outline the findings of the analysis of patient data comparing the effectiveness of IV fentanyl and IV morphine for pain management in STEMI patients

Paramedics are frequently present around death and dying and are well positioned to provide grief support to those who are suddenly bereaved, but existing education and system resources have failed to provide paramedics with necessary tools

The study aimed to evaluate the student experience of participating in a peer social support group using the CARES framework to discuss perinatal grief and death related to infants and children.

This presentation will provide an insight into existing validated tools utilised across the emergency care setting, which could potentially be recommended for Australian paramedic practice.

While concern for safety and violence presents on many different call types, in this study, the themes of safety and violence presented as a significant consideration on mental health calls as reported by paramedics and management.