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King et al. Towards a person-centred holistic consultation framework for paramedics attending non-acute presentations: A multidisciplinary commentary

Abstract IntroductionTraditional rapid-assessment models may not be fully suited for the complex presentations that paramedics commonly encounter. As paramedicine evolves to meet non-emergency patient needs,[…]

Preprint: Bolster et al. Connecting the Dots: Applying Network Theories to Enhance Integrated Paramedic Care for People Who Use Drugs

Abstract The evolving role of paramedics presents a unique opportunity to enhance care for people who use drugs, a population disproportionately affected by systemic barriers[…]

Bolster and Batt. Building bridges and moving upstream: paramedics as policy architects

The addition of a Policy and Strategy pathway to the Career Framework for Paramedics in Canada represents a pivotal advancement for the profession, attempting to[…]

Farhat et al. Agreement metrics in Delphi on CBRN preparedness

Delphi studies in disaster medicine lack consensus on expert agreement metrics. This study examined various metrics using a Delphi study on chemical, biological, radiological, and[…]

Outil d’évaluation des besoins en paramédecine communautaire

L’outil d’évaluation des besoins en paramédecine communautaire, ou Community Paramedicine Needs Assessment Tool (CPNAT), est un outil complet qui vise à accompagner la création de[…]

Community Paramedicine Needs Assessment Tool launched

The Community Paramedicine Needs Assessment Tool (CPNAT) is a comprehensive tool designed to aid the development of community paramedicine programs. It provides essential guidance for[…]

Eastwood et al. The importance of outcome measures that matter in paramedicine research

As deputy editors for Paramedicine journal as well as peer-reviewers for numerous other journals, we have the privilege of reading and providing constructive feedback to[…]

O’Toole et al. ‘Family first’ – chapter in Occupational Stress Injuries

Public safety personnel (PSP) encounter both organizational and operational stressors, including potentially psychologically traumatic events, which increase their risk for compromised mental health. Due to[…]

Community Paramedicine Needs Assessment Tool

What is the CPNAT? The Community Paramedicine Needs Assessment Tool (CPNAT) is a system level tool designed to support those developing community paramedicine programs. The[…]

Lunn et al. Community paramedicine supporting community needs: a scoping review

Lunn, Tyne M., Bolster, Jennifer L., Batt, Alan M., Community Paramedicine Supporting Community Needs: A Scoping Review, Health & Social Care in the Community, 2024,[…]