Abstract
Research related to the paramedic workforce is increasing, particularly given the associations with physical and mental health outcomes. However, it is clear that the evidence base to support future paramedic workforce initiatives lacks longitudinal data in cohorts of paramedics. We identify gaps in the epidemiological evidence base for this workforce, and provide insight into the role that prospective cohorts can, and should, play in future research in the paramedic workforce in order to identify health and safety changes over time, and the associations with job requirements, particularly shift work.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | EMA - Emergency Medicine Australasia |
| Early online date | 31 May 2021 |
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| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 31 May 2021 |
Keywords
- epidemiology
- mental health
- paramedic
- shift work
- sleep