Publications

I am an ardent supporter of open-access publication, and try to publish as many of my articles in open-access publications as possible. Full texts are available here for many of my publications; the link to file is at end of each citation. If a file is not available here it may be due to copyright purposes – please contact me for a private copy in this event.

Lifetime publications (published, accepted, latest pre-prints)

  1. Batt, AM; Bolster, J.; Lysko, M.; Poirier, P.; Cassista, D.; Austin, M.; Cameron, C.; Donnelly, E.; Donelon, B.; Dunn, N.; Johnston, W.; Lanos, C.; Leyenaar, M.; Lunn, T.; Mason, P.; Osinga, M.; Steary, D.; Teed, S.; Vacon, C.; Tavares, W. Representing contemporary paramedic practice in Canada: development of the National Competency Framework for Paramedics. Accepted at Paramedicine. 2024. [Q2; 3/9 – Emergency Medical Services] Preprint: https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.0688.v1
  2. Lanos, C; Leyenaar, M; Caperon, E; D’Angelo, B; Grenier, M; Harrisson, J; Heffern, JD; Hirello, L; Hultink, A; Kustra, D; Laviolette, B; Leduc, S; McLeod, B; Moss, J; Nolan, M; O’Meara, P; Reed, B; Shannon, B; Slack, M; Strum, R; Batt, AM. Identifying the context-specific roles enacted by community paramedics in Canada. Submitted to Health and Social Care in the Community. 2024. [Q1; IF 2.4; 70/281 – Health Policy] Preprint: https://osf.io/u6ank
  3. Bowles, KA; Batt, AM; O’Toole, M; Knox, S; Hemingway, L; Williams, J; Williams, B; Cummins, NM. Identifying the essential elements to inform the development of a research agenda for Paramedicine in Ireland: A Delphi Study. Health Research Policy and Systems. 2024:22(100) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-024-01188-6 [Q1]
  4. Farhat, H; Alinier, G; Bajow, N; Batt, AM; Helou, M; Campbell, C; Shin, H; Mortelmans, L; Dehghani, A; Dumbeck, A; Mugavero, R; Abougalala, W; Zelfani, S; Laughton, J; Ciottone, G; Ben Dhiab, M. Preparedness and Response Strategies for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Incidents in the Middle East and North Africa: An Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Delphi Approach. Accepted at Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. 2024 [Q2]
  5. Boateng, R; Karim, F; Belecki, J; Batt, AM; Gajaria, A; Munce, S; Rac, VE. Development and implementation determinants of competency frameworks for mental health clinicians and service providers working with youth: A scoping review protocol. Accepted at BMJ Open. 2024 [Q1].
  6. Bowles, K.A; Cummins, N; O’Toole, M; Knox, S; Hemingway, L; Williams, J; Uzoukwu, O; Williams, B; Batt, AM. A scoping review of out-of-hospital research in Ireland from 2000 to 2022. Paramedicine. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1177/27536386241263359 [Q2]
  7. Cummins, N; Fitzgerald, C; Cronin, U; Batt, AM; Bright, AM; Doyle, B; O’Toole, M; Williams, J; Bowles, KA. Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of a National Research Strategy for Paramedicine in Ireland: Findings from a Focus Group Study. HRB Open Research. https://doi.org/10.12688/hrbopenres.13899.1 [Q2]
  8. O’Toole, M; Doyle, A; Eppich, W; Williams, B; Cramm, H; Hill, R; Batt, AM. Exploring psychoeducation and support programmes for first responder families and friends- a scoping review protocol. OSF Registries. https://osf.io/avjt2
  9. Batt, AM; Lysko, M; Bolster, JL; Poirier, P; Cassista, D; Austin, M; Cameron, C; Donnelly, EA; Donelon, B; Dunn, N; Johnston, CW; Lanos, C; Lunn, TM; Mason, P; Teed, S; Vacon, C; Tavares, W. Identifying features of a system of practice to inform a contemporary competency framework for paramedics in Canada. 2024;12(9):946. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12090946 [Q2]
  10. Mausz, J; Piquette, D; Bradford, R; Johnston, M; Batt, AM; Donnelly, EA. Hazard Flagging as a Risk Mitigation Strategy for Violence Against Emergency Medical Services. 2024;12(9):909. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12090909 [Q2]
  11. Mausz, J; D’Eath, J; Jackson, N; Johnston, M; Batt, AM; Donnelly, EA. Sexist, Racist, and Homophobic Violence Against Paramedics in a Single Canadian Site. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2024;21(4):505. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21040505 [Q2]
  12. Johnston, T; Cameron, C; Batt, AM. Portrayals of a profession: reflecting on media depictions of paramedics. Paramedicine. 2024;21(3):89-93. https://doi.org/10.1177/27536386241244786 [Q2]
  13. Mausz, J; Braaksma, M; Johnston, M; Batt, AM; Donnelly, EA. Paramedic Willingness to Report Violence Following the Introduction of a Novel, Point-of-Event Reporting Process in a Single Canadian Paramedic Service. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2024;21(3):363. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21030363 [Q2]
  14. Lunn, TM; Bolster, JL; Batt, AM. Community paramedicine supporting community needs: a scoping review. Minor revisions at Health and Social Care in the Community. [Q1]
  15. Bolster, JL; Batt, AM. Analysis of Drug Use-Related Curriculum Documents for Paramedic Students in British Columbia. Cureus Journal of Medical Science. 2023:15(11):e48515. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.48515. [Q3]
  16. Eastwood, K; Johnson, M; Williams, J; Batt, AM; Tavares, W. Paramedicine: An evolving identity. Paramedicine. 2023;0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/27536386231203401. [Q2]
  17. Mausz, J; Johnston, M; Arsenau-Bruneau, D; Batt, AM; Donnelly, E. Prevalence and Characteristics of Violence Against Paramedics in a Single, Canadian Site. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2023:20(17):6644 https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20176644. [Q1]
  18. Shannon, B; Batt, AM; Eaton, G; Leyenaar, M; O’Meara, P; Barry, T; Lanos, C; Wingrove, G; Williams, B; Nolan, M; Carney, R; Heffern, J; Bowles, KA. The advantages and challenges experienced with the implementation and delivery of community paramedicine programs: A qualitative reflexive thematic analysis. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1177/27536386231188595. [Q2]
  19. Brydges, M and Batt, AM. Untangling the web: the need for theory, theoretical frameworks, and conceptual frameworks in paramedic research. Paramedicine. 2023;20(4):89-93. https://doi.org/10.1177/27536386231177348. [Q2]
  20. Mausz, J; Johnston, M; Arsenau-Bruneau, D; Batt, AM; Donnelly, E. Prevalence and Characteristics of Violence Against Paramedics in a Single, Canadian Site. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20176644. [Q1]
  21. Johnston, T; Beaumont-Boileau, R; Acker, J; Batt, AM. Barriers and enablers to implementing intranasal ketamine for Primary Care Paramedics in Canada – a parallel convergent mixed methods study. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1177/27536386231174097. [Q1]
  22. Bolster, J; Armour, R; O’Toole, M; Lysko, M; Batt, AM. The Paramedic Role in Caring for People Who Use Illicit and Controlled Drugs: A Scoping Review. Paramedicine. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1177/27536386231171813. [Q1]
  23. Bolster, J; Pithia, P; Batt, AM. Emerging concepts in the paramedicine literature to inform the revision of a pan-Canadian competency framework for paramedics: a restricted review. Cureus Journal of Medical Science. 2022 https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.32864.
  24. Batt, A.M., Tavares, W., Horsley, T., Rich, J., Williams, B., and the CONFERD-HP collaborators. CONFERD-HP: Recommendations for reporting competency framework development in healthcare professions. British Journal of Surgery. 10.1093/bjs/znac394. [Q1; IF 11.122] Full text
  25. Shannon, B., Eaton, G., Lanos, C., Leyenaar, M., Nolan, M., Bowles, K., Williams, B., O’Meara, P., Wingrove, G., Heffern, J.D., Batt, A.M. The development of community paramedicine; a restricted review. Health and Social Care in the Community. 1111/hsc.13985. [Q1; IF 2.395] Publisher link.
  26. Murray, N., Palermo, C. Batt, A.M., Bell, K. Does patient and public involvement influence development of competency frameworks in the health professions? A systematic review. Frontiers in Medicine: Healthcare Professions Education. 2022, Jul. 10.3389/fmed.2022.918915. [Q1; IF 5.091] Publisher link.
  27. Barry T., Batt, A.M., Agarwal, G., Booker, M., Casey, M., McCombe, G. Potential for Paramedic Roles in Irish General Practice: A qualitative study of stakeholder’s perspectives. HRB Open Research. 2022;5:40. 10.12688/hrbopenres.13545.1. Full text.
  28. Batt, A.M., Williams, B., Rich, J., Tavares, W. A six-step model for developing competency frameworks in the healthcare professions. Frontiers in Medicine: Healthcare Professions Education. 2021, Nov 23. 10.3389/fmed.2021.789828. Publisher link.
  29. Batt, A.M., Williams, B., Brydges, M., Leyenaar, M., Tavares, W. New ways of seeing: the role of systems thinking when developing competency frameworks in health professions education. Advances in Health Sciences Education. 10.1007/s10459-021-10054-x. Full text (AAM). Publisher version.
  30. Cameron, C., Lunn, T., Lanos, C., Batt, A.M. Dealing with dying – progressing paramedics’ role in grief support. Progress in Palliative Care. 10.1080/09699260.2020.1856634. Abstract. Full text (AAM).
  31. Batt, A.M., Lanos, C., Delport, S., Al-Hasan, D., Alhmoudi, A., Anderson, M., Knox, S., Fares, S., Cummins, F. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the Gulf region: a scoping review. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2020;26(x). 10.26719/emhj.20.141. Full text.
  32. Hamel, L., Procum, A., Hunter, J., Gridley, D., O’Connor, K., Fentress, T., Goenner, C., Khalsa, S., Batt, A.M. Local socioeconomic status and paramedic students’ academic performance. International Paramedic Practice. 2020;10(2):25-32. 10.12968/ippr.2020.10.2.25. Abstract. Full text (AAM).
  33. Batt, A.M., Tavares, W., Williams, B. The development of competency frameworks in healthcare professions: a scoping review. Advances in Health Sciences Education. 10.1007/s10459-019-09946-w. PubMed. Full text (AAM). Publisher version.
  34. Hines Duncliffe, T., D’Angelo, B., Brock, M., Fraser, C., Lamarra, J., Austin, N., Pusateri, M., Batt, A.M. The effects of stress on the driving abilities of paramedic students: a pilot, simulator-based study. International Paramedic Practice. 2019;9(4):28-35. Full-text
  35. Cochrane, A., Pithia, P., Laird, E., Mifflin, K., Sonley-Long, V., Batt, A.M. Investigating the attitudes of Canadian paramedic students towards homelessness. International Journal of Caring Sciences. 2019;12(3): 1781-1787. Full text.
  36. Leyenaar, M., Strum, R., Batt, A.M., Sinha, S., Nolan, M., Agarwal, G., Tavares, W., Costa, A. Examining Consensus for a Standardized Patient Assessment in Community Paramedicine Home Visits: a RAND/UCLA modified Delphi Study. BMJ Open. 2019;9:e031956. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031956. PubMed. Full text.
  37. Kus, L., Henderson, L., Batt, A.M. Empathy in paramedic practice: an overview. Journal of Paramedic Practice. 2019. 11(4). DOI: 10.12968/jpar.2019.11.4.CPD1. Abstract. Full text.
  38. Ramey, S., MacQuarrie, A., Cochrane, A., McCann, I., Johnston, C.W., Batt, A.M. Drowsy and dangerous? Fatigue in paramedics: an overview. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. 2019;4(1). DOI: 10.32378/ijp.v3i2.175. Full text.
  39. Johnston, C.W. and Batt, A.M. Canadian Paramedic Program Use of Realistic Simulation in Education (PURSE): a descriptive study. Journal of the National Association of EMS Educators. 2019(Winter):10-15. Full text.
  40. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Delport, S., Norman, S., Jenkins, S., Cummins, F. Implementation of a STEMI bypass protocol in the Northern United Arab Emirates. Heart Views. 2018;19(4):121-127. DOI: 10.4103/heartviews.heartviews_81_17. PubMed. Full text.
  41. Pagano, A., Robinson, K., Ricketts, C., Cundy-Jones, J., Henderson, L., Cartwright, W., Batt, A.M. Empathy levels in Canadian paramedic students: a longitudinal study. International Journal of Caring Sciences. 2018;11(3): 1492-1498. Full text.
  42. Kus, L., Gosling, C., Wilson, T., Batt, A.M. Exploring empathy levels among Canadian paramedic students. International Paramedic Practice. 2018;8(3):42-47. DOI: 10.12968/ippr.2018.8.3.42. Abstract. Full text.
  43. Colbeck, M., Maria, S., Eaton, G., Campbell, C., Batt, A.M., Caffey, M. International examination and synthesis of the primary and secondary surveys in paramedicine. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. 2018;3(2). DOI: 10.32378/ijp.v3i2.91. Abstract.
  44. Mason, P. and Batt, A.M. #FOAMems: engaging paramedics with free, online open-access education. Journal of Education and Health Promotion. 2018;7:32:5 pg. DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_84_17. PubMed. Full text.
    1. Ranked 5th most popular article in journal & in top 5% of all research outputs scored by Altmetric.
  45. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Ward, G., Lonergan, D., Cummins, F. Reducing the trauma burden in the United Arab Emirates – a brief report. Mediterranean Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2018;26:25-28. DOI: 10.26738/MJEM.2017/mjem26.2018/AB.CRE.150217. Abstract. Full text.
  46. Batt, A.M. and Knox, S. Building research capacity in Irish prehospital practitioners. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. 2017;2(2):3 pg. DOI: 10.32378/ijp.v2i2.67. Full text.
  47. Batt, A.M., Ward, G., Acker, J. Paramedic patient advocacy: a review and discussion. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2017;15(4):8:7 pg. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1117355. Abstract. Full text.
  48. Leggio, W., Batt, A.M., Berry, J., Fentress, T., Vosper, M., Walsh, K., Dinsch, J. Correlation of formative assessments as the means of predicting summative performance for paramedic students. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 2017;15(4):2:4 pg. Full text.
  49. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Ward, G., Pilapil, C., Delport, S., Cummins, F. Paediatric Cardiac Arrests in the Northern Emirates, United Arab Emirates. Mediterranean Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2016;25:30-34. Full text.
    • Reprinted as: Batt, A.M. et al. Paediatric Cardiac Arrests in the Northern Emirates, United Arab Emirates. Ambulance UK. 2017;32(3):102-106. Full text.
  50. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Cummins, F. A profile of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the Northern Emirates, United Arab Emirates. Saudi Medical Journal. 2016;37(11):1206-1213. DOI: 15537/smj.2016.11.16126. PubMed. Full text.
  51. Batt, A.M. and Cummins, N. E-learning on the road: online learning and social media for continuing professional competency. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. 2016;1(1):8 pg. Full text.
  52. Batt, A.M., Nolan, M., Cummins, F. Continuing education: Catastrophic haemorrhage control. Mediterranean Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2016;24:17-21. Full text

Letters and commentaries

  1. Batt, A.M. Hidden practice, hidden people? International Paramedic Practice. 2020;10(4):78. 10.12968/ippr.2020.10.4.78. Full text. Publisher version.
  2. Batt, A.M. Explore and evolve. International Paramedic Practice. 2019;9(3):53 10.12968/ippr.2019.9.3.53. Full text. Publisher version.
  3. Delport, S., Gyuran, J., Knox, S., Batt, A.M. Implications for reflective practice and safer care in paramedicine: The Bawa-Garba case. Journal of Paramedic Practice. 2018;10(11):462. 10.12968/jpar.2018.10.11.462. Abstract. Full text.
  4. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Cummins, F. Urgent need to strengthen the chain of survival in the United Arab Emirates. Emergency. 2017;5(1):e51. 10.22037/emergency.v5i1.14651. PubMed. Full text.
  5. Berhanu, A., Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Cummins, F. Re: A profile of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the Northern Emirates, United Arab Emirates. Saudi Medical Journal. 2017;38(6):666-668. 10.15537/smj.2017.6.20128. PubMed. Full text.
  6. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Cummins, F. Out-of-hospital adult cardiac arrests in a university hospital in central Saudi Arabia. Saudi Medical Journal. 2016;37(6):714. 10.15537/smj.2016.6.14851. PubMed. Full-text.
  7. Batt, A.M. Welcome to the Irish Journal of Paramedicine. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. 2016;1(1):1 pg. 32378/ijp.v1i1.23. Full-text.
  8. Batt, A.M., Tomkinson, C., Morgan, L., Norman, S. Do paramedics have a role to play in organ donation? Transplantation. 2016;100(8):e42-e43. 10.1097/TP.0000000000001212. PubMed. Full-text.

Publications in abstract format

  1. Batt, AM; Bolster, J; Lysko, M. Developing a competency framework for contemporary paramedic practice in Canada. ACP International Conference 2023 – Research Abstracts. Paramedicine. 2024;21(3):132-143. https://doi.org/10.1177/27536386241236280. [Q2].
  2. Lanos, C; Drennan, I; Soliman, K; Lin, S; Vaillancourt, C; Dhanani, S; Jenkins, S; Cook, D; Batt, AM. Organ Donation After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Canada—a potential role for paramedics? ACP International Conference 2023 – Research Abstracts. Paramedicine. 2024;21(3):132-143. https://doi.org/10.1177/27536386241236280. [Q2].
  3. Shannon, B; Batt, AM; Eaton, G; Leyenaar, M; O’Meara, P; Barry, T; Lanos, C; Wingrove, G; Williams, B; Nolan, M; Carney, R; Heffern, J; Bowles, KA. Harnessing global insights for local action: navigating community paramedicine programs across borders. ACP International Conference 2023 – Research Abstracts. Paramedicine. 2024;21(3):132-143. https://doi.org/10.1177/27536386241236280. [Q2].
  4. Mausz, J; Johnston, M; Batt, AM; Tavares, W; & Donnelly, EA. Characteristics of 9-1-1 calls associated with an increased risk of violence against paramedics in a single Canadian site. Prehospital Emergency Care. 2024. 28: S1-S111. https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2023.2273890 [Q1]
  5. Mausz, J; Johnston, M; Arseneau-Bruneau, D; Batt, AM; Tavares, W; & Donnelly, EA. Prevalence and characteristics of violence against paramedics in a single Canadian site. Prehospital Emergency Care. 2024. 28: S1-S111. https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2023.2273890 [Q1]
  6. Mausz, J; Johnston, M; Braaksma, MB; Batt, AM; Tavares, W; & Donnelly, EA. Moving the needle: What drives growing cultural acceptance of reporting violence against paramedics? Prehospital Emergency Care. 2024. 28: S1-S111. https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2023.2273890 [Q1]
  7. Mausz, J; D’Eath, J; Jackson, N; Johnston, M; Batt, AM; Tavares, W; & Donnelly, EA. Racism, sexism, and homophobia in contributing to violence against paramedics in a single Canadian site. Prehospital Emergency Care. 2024. 28: S1-S111. https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2023.2273890 [Q1]
  8. Lanos, C; Batt, AM; Drennan, I; Dhanani, S; Vaillancourt, C; Lin, S; Solimon, K; Cook, D. 210.1: Examining the potential for uncontrolled organ donation subsequent to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Canada. Transplantation. 2023;107(10S1):31 https://doi.org/10.1097/01.tp.0000993160.57764.9a
  9. Lanos, C., Drennan, I., Lin, S., Soliman, K., Batt, A.M., Vaillancourt, C., Dhanani, S. Examining the Potential for Uncontrolled Organ Donation After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Canada—a sub analysis of the canROC registry. Canadian Paramedicine. 2022; 45(4).
  10. Bolster, J., Armour, R., O’Toole, M., Lysko, M., Batt, A.M. The role of paramedics in substance use disorder: a scoping review. Canadian Paramedicine. 2022; 45(4).
  11. Bolster, J., Batt, A.M. Developing a competency framework for paramedics in Canada: The National Occupational Competency Standard. Canadian Paramedicine. 2022; 45(4).
  12. Lunn, T., Cameron, C., Lanos, C., Batt, A.M. Dealing with dying – progressing paramedics’ role in grief support. Australasian Journal of Paramedicine. 2022. 19:7. [Q1; IF 1.04]. Abstract.
  13. Batt, A.M., Williams, B., Brydges, M., Leyenaar, M., Tavares, W. New ways of ‘seeing’ – using systems thinking to explore paramedic practice. Australasian Journal of Paramedicine. 2022. 19:17. [Q1; IF 1.04]. Abstract.
  14. Batt, A.M., Lanos, C., Delport, S., Al-Hasan, D., Knox, S., Anderson, M., Alhmoudi, A., Dennekamp, M., Fares, S., Cummins, F. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the Gulf region: a scoping review. European Journal of Emergency Medicine. 27(1). e6. 10.1097/01.mej.0000697820.03632.98. Abstract.
  15. Batt, A.M., Williams, B., Brydges, M., Leyenaar, M., Tavares, W. A ‘systems thinking’ conceptual framework to explore clinical practice. DP 4-6. Canadian Medical Education Journal. 11(2):e170. Abstract.
  16. Batt, A.M., Tavares, W., Williams, B. How do healthcare professions develop competency frameworks? DP 12-5. Canadian Medical Education Journal. 2020. 11(2):e201.
  17. Batt, A.M., Tavares, W., Williams, B. A35. A scoping review of competency framework development in healthcare professions. PAC Paramedic Research Symposium Book of Abstracts. 2019. Abstract.
  18. Cochrane, A., Pithia, P., Laird, E., Mifflin, K., Sonley-Long, V., Batt, A.M. Paramedic students’ attitudes towards homelessness. PAC Paramedic Research Symposium Book of Abstracts. 2019. Abstract.
  19. Hamel, L., Procum, A., Hunter, J., Gridley, D., O’Connor, K., Fentress, T., Goenner, C., Khalsa, S., Batt, A.M.
    • The relationship between socioeconomic status and the academic performance of paramedic students. PAC Paramedic Research Symposium Book of Abstracts. 2019. Abstract.
    • Does your address make the grade? The relationship between socioeconomic status and the academic performance of paramedic students. EMS World. 2019;48(10): 79-80. Abstract.
  20. Hines Duncliffe, T., Brock, M., D’Angelo, B., Fraser, C., Austin, N., Lamarra, J., Pusateri, M., Livingston, L., Batt, A.M.
    • The effects of stress on the driving abilities of paramedic students. EMS World. 2018;47(10):S76. Abstract.
    • Driving me crazy – the effects of stress on the driving abilities of paramedic students. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. 2018;3(2). 10.32378/ijp.v3i2.163. Abstract.
  21. Pagano, A., Robinson, K., Ricketts, C., Cundy-Jones, J., Henderson, L., Cartwright, W., Batt, A.M. Empathy levels in Canadian paramedic students: a longitudinal study. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. 2018;3(2). 10.32378/ijp.v3i2.117. Abstract.
  22. Batt, A.M., Henderson, L., Hines Duncliffe, T., Robb, S., Cundy-Jones, J., Crosetta, R., Smith, P., Steary, D. Strategies for incorporating patient safety education in paramedic education using the IHI Open School. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. 2018;3(2). 10.32378/ijp.v3i2.119. Abstract.
  23. Batt A.M., Delport, S., Cummins, F. Disaster preparedness and response in older adults: a review and discussion. International Journal of First Aid Education. 2018;1(2);8. 10.21038/ijfa.2018.0007. Abstract.
  24. Ward, J., Batt, A.M., Menzies, D.
    • Facilitating Paramedic Continuous Professional Competency: the #IrishEMS chat. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin. 2018;8(1);75. Abstract.
    • A9 Facilitating Paramedic Continuous Professional Competency: the #IrishEMS chat. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. 2016;1(S1):5. 10.32378/ijp.v1i1.25. Abstract.
  25. Batt, A.M. and Johnston, C.W. Bodybuilding: An Anatomical Model Project in Paramedic Education. EMS World. 2017;46(10):S78. Abstract.
  26. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Delport, S., Hong, W., Hay, I., Norman, S., Jenkins, S., Cummins, F. A3 Translating the evidence: STEMI bypass in the Middle East. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. 2017;2(S1):3. DOI: 10.32378/ijp.v2i1.53. Abstract.
  27. Batt, A.M., Brydges, M., Mausz, J., Tavares, W. A7 Building research capacity in paramedicine: the McNally group. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. 2017;2(S1):4. 10.32378/ijp.v2i1.53. Abstract.
  28. Batt, A.M. and Knox, S. A8 On the path to professionalism: the Irish College of Paramedics. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. 2017;2(S1):5. 32378/ijp.v2i1.53. Abstract.
  29. Johnston, C.W. and Batt, A.M. A14 Paramedic Usage of Realistic Simulation in Education. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. 2016;1(S1):7. 10.32378/ijp.v1i1.25. Abstract.
  30. Batt, A.M. and Cummins, N. E-learning on the Road – Irish Pre-Hospital Practitioners’ Experiences of Online Technology and Social Media for Continuous Professional Competency. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin. 2016;7(3):84.
  31. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Corrigan, B., Navalta, M., Haskins, B., Cummins, F. Design and implementation of a peer support programme for prehospital care providers. Australasian Journal of Paramedicine. 2015;12(5):42. Abstract.
  32. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Haskins, B., Sheridan, S., Domingo, J., Acker, J., Cummins, F. The Certificate of Clinical Practice: improving education for the EMT-Basic. Australasian Journal of Paramedicine. 2015;12(5):45. Abstract.
  33. Al-Hajeri, A., Batt, A.M., Sheridan, S., Lonergan, D., Haskins, B., Cummins, F. Impact of a pain management education intervention for prehospital care providers. Australasian Journal of Paramedicine. 2015;12(5):26. Abstract.
  34. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Haskins, B., Cummins, F. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the Northern Emirates, UAE. Australasian Journal of Paramedicine. 2015;12(5):43. Abstract.
  35. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Haskins, B., Cummins, F. Preparing for the worst: National Ambulance and the 2014 Ebola Virus epidemic. Australasian Journal of Paramedicine. 2015;12(5):44. Abstract.
  36. Batt, A.M. and Johnston, T. Delayed Sequence Intubation and Apnoeic Oxygenation. Australasian Journal of Paramedicine. 2015;12(5):61. Abstract.

Textbooks authored or edited

  1. O’Toole, G; Batt, AM; and Reed, B. Communication in Paramedic Practice, 1st Elsevier. September 2023.

Chapters authored or edited

  1. Shannon, B and Batt, AM. Chapter 3. Education. In: Whitley, G. and Munro, S. (Eds.) Pursuing a research career: A handbook for paramedics. Wiley. Forthcoming 2024.
  2. Cameron, C; Greene, A; Batt, AM. Chapter 5. Research paradigms. In: McClelland, G. and Williams, J. (Eds.) Paramedic Research: Principles, design, and methods. Class Professional Publishing. Forthcoming 2024
  3. O’Toole, M; Batt, AM; Eppich, W; Williams, B. Family first: the potential value of training family members to provide early social support to their first responders. In: Ricciardelli et al. (Eds.) Occupational Stress Injuries: Operational and Organizational Stressors Among Public Safety Personnel. Forthcoming 2024.
  4. Batt, AM and Brydges, M. Chapter 8. Theoretical and conceptual frameworks in paramedicine research. In: Olaussen et al. (Eds.) Introducing, designing, and conducting research for paramedics. September 2022.

Professional publications

  1. Batt, AM; Bolster, J; Poirier, P; Cassista, D; Bank, J; Austin, M; Bowles, R; Cameron, C; Donnelly, E; Donelon, B; Dunn, N; Johnston, W; Lanos, C; Lapierre, R; Lunn, T; Lysko, M; Mason, P; Osinga, M; Steary, D; Teed, S; Vacon, C; and Tavares, W. Developing the National Competency Framework for Paramedics in Canada: update 6. Canadian Paramedicine. 2024;47(1):6-8.
  2. Batt, AM; Bolster, J; Poirier, P; Bank, J; Austin, M; Cameron, C; Donnelly, E; Donelon, B; Dunn, N; Essington, T; Johnston, W; Lanos, C; Lapierre, R; Lunn, T; Lysko, M; Mason, P; Osinga, M; Steary, D; Teed, S; and Tavares, W. Developing the National Occupational Standard for Paramedics in Canada: update 5. Canadian Paramedicine. 2023;46(5):6-8.
  3. Batt, AM; Bolster, J; Poirier, P; Bank, J; Austin, M; Cameron, C; Donnelly, E; Donelon, B; Dunn, N; Essington, T; Hackett, S; Johnston, W; Lanos, C; Lapierre, R; Lunn, T; Lysko, M; Mason, P; Osinga, M; Steary, D; Teed, S; and Tavares, W. Developing the National Occupational Standard for Paramedics in Canada: update 4. Canadian Paramedicine. 2023.
  4. Batt, A.M., Poirier, P., Bank, J., Bolster, J., Austin, M., Cameron, C., Donnelly, E., Donelon, B., Dunn, N., Essington, T., Hackett, S., Johnston, W., Lapierre, R., Lunn, T., Lysko, M., Mason, P., Osinga, M., Steary, D., Teed, S., and Tavares, W. Developing the National Occupational Standard for Paramedics in Canada: update 3. Canadian Paramedicine. 2022; 45(6). Full text.
  5. Batt, A.M., Poirier, P., Bank, J., Bolster, J., Bowles, R., Cameron, C., Donnelly, E., Donelon, B., Dunn, N., Essington, T., Johnston, W., Lapierre, R., Lysko, M., Mason, P., Osinga, M., Steary, D., Strum, R., and Tavares, W. Developing the National Occupational Standard for Paramedics in Canada: update 2. Canadian Paramedicine. 2022; 45(4). Full text.
  6. Batt, A.M., Poirier, P., Bank, J., Bolster, J., Bowles, R., Cameron, C., Donelon, B., Dunn, N., Essington, T., Johnston, W., Lysko, M., Mason, P., Steary, D., and Tavares, W. Developing the National Occupational Standard for Paramedics in Canada – update 1. Canadian Paramedicine. 2022; 45(2):6-8. Full text.
  7. Batt, A.M. Wellbeing series: Empathy and paramedic wellbeing. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. 2019;4(2). DOI: 10.32378/ijp.v4i2.210. Full-text.
  8. Batt, A.M., Knox, S., Delport, S., Acker, J. Degrees of change: opportunities and obstacles in paramedic education. Canadian Paramedicine. 2019; 42(5):11-14. Full-text.
  9. Batt, A.M., Steary, D., Mason, P., Hines Duncliffe, T., Johnston, C.W., McArthur, B. The students are our future: growing the next generation of paramedic researchers in Canada. Canadian Paramedicine. 2019; 42(4): 12-15. Full-text.
  10. Lanos, C., Mason, P., Batt, A.M. GoSponsor…Us. Going beyond mentoring for women in paramedicine. Canadian Paramedicine. 2019; 42(3):34-36. Full-text.
  11. Lanos, C., Batt, A.M. Navigating pre-hospital end of life care: a paramedic perspective. Canadian Paramedicine. 2019;42(2):17-18. Full-text.
  12. Hines Duncliffe, T., Batt, A.M. When ambulances crash. Canadian Paramedicine. 2019;42(1):22-23. Full-text.
  13. Robb, S., Hines Duncliffe, T., Henderson, L., Steary, D., Batt, A.M. Patient safety and quality improvement education for paramedics: the role of the IHI Open School Chapter. Canadian Paramedicine. 2019;42(1):16-17. Full-text.
  14. McCann, I., Mason, P., Batt, A.M. FOAM for Canadian paramedics. Canadian Paramedicine. 2018;41(6):8-10. Full-text.
  15. James, K., Lanos, C., Batt, A.M. Organ donation – a role for paramedics? Canadian Paramedicine. 2018; 41(4):20-22. Full-text.
  16. Knox, S. and Batt, A.M. Professionalisation of paramedics – the role of regulation and registration. Canadian Paramedicine. 2018; 41(5):6-8. Full-text.
  17. Johnston, C.W., Carter, D., Batt, A.M. Keeping them on their feet – novel solutions to the emerging lift assist trend. Canadian Paramedicine. 2018; 41(4):9-11. Full-text.
  18. Hines Duncliffe, T., Johnston, C.W., Tsotsos, L., Batt, A.M. Ageism is getting old! Canadian Paramedicine. 2018; 41(3):6-9. Full-text.
  19. Mason, P., Delport, S., Batt, A.M. Let’s make this our “thing”: levelling the field for a brighter future in paramedicine. Canadian Paramedicine. 2018;41(2):26-27. Full-text.
  20. Crosetta, R., Smith, P., Cundy-Jones, J., Henderson, L., Batt, A.M. Patient safety and quality improvement education for paramedics: practicing what we preach. Canadian Paramedicine. 2018;41(2):35-37. Full-text.
  21. Hilliard, D., Johnston, C.W., Batt, A.M. An introduction to tropical medicine for paramedics. Canadian Paramedicine. 2018;41(1):18-22. Full-text.
  22. Gyuran, J. and Batt, A.M. When lightning strikes…before and after! Canadian Paramedicine. 2018;41(1):15-17. Full-text.
  23. Tomkinson, C., Weston, E., Batt, A.M. A review of concussion recognition, assessment and management for paramedics. Canadian Paramedicine. 2017;40(5):25-27. Full-text.
  24. James, K., O’Brien, C., Batt, A.M. Stop sticks: reducing the risk of needlestick injuries in paramedic practice. Canadian Paramedicine. 2017;40(5):14-15. Full-text.
  25. Hilliard, D., James, K., Batt, A.M. An introduction to reflective practice for paramedics and student paramedics. Canadian Paramedicine. 2017;40(2):17-20. Full-text.
  26. Johnston C.W. and Batt, A.M. Zika virus: what paramedics need to know. Canadian Paramedicine. 2016;39(4):8,10-12. Full-text.
  27. Batt, A.M. Research toolkit: how to read a paper. Patch Point. 2016 Fall;4-5.
  28. Batt, A.M. Academic writing for paramedics. Canadian Paramedicine. 2016;39(4):32-34.
  29. Batt, A.M. and Berry, J. A review of the Fisdap Research Summit. NAEMSE Educator Update. 2016 Apr;18-19. Full-text.
  30. Batt, A.M. and Steary, D. Student Paramedic Research at Fanshawe College. Canadian Paramedicine. 2016;39(3):38-40. Full-text.
  31. Batt, A.M. Journal Club review: outcomes in ALS versus BLS. Resuscitation Today. 2016;3(1):30-31.
  32. Kent, G., Mason, P., Batt, A.M. Eat, sleep and be healthy: a paramedic’s guide to healthier shift work. Canadian Paramedicine. 2016;39(2):31-34. Full-text.
  33. Batt, A.M. Strengthening the links. Resuscitation Today. 2016;3(1):2. Full-text.
  34. Batt, A.M. Enhancing patient safety education for paramedics with the IHI Open School. Canadian Paramedicine. 2016;39(1):11-13. Full-text.
  35. Moloney, B. and Batt, A.M. The paramedic as a patient advocate. Canadian Paramedicine. 2015;38(6):16-18. Full-text.
  36. Morton, J., Kloepping, K., Buick, J., Todd, J., Batt, A.M. The evolution of the paramedic. Canadian Paramedicine. 2015;38(5):22-25. Full-text.
  37. Batt, A.M., Al-Hajeri, A., Corrigan, B., Navalta, M., Haskins, B., Cummins, F. Design and implementation of a peer support programme for prehospital care providers. Canadian Paramedicine. 2015;38(2).
  38. Batt, A.M., Halliwell, D., Clark, R. Resuscitation Review. Resuscitation Today. 2015;2(2):12-15. Full-text.
  39. Batt, A.M., Morton, J., Simpson, M. Rethinking ‘remote and rural’ education. Canadian Paramedicine. 2015;38(2):12,14. Full-text.
  40. Batt, A.M. Teaching and evaluating the affective domain in paramedic education. Canadian Paramedicine. 2014;38(1):22-23. Full-text.

Reports/Theses/Other works

  1. Batt, AM. Criteria for Assessment of Paramedic Services for First Nations to Meet NCFP Competency Standard. 2024. Ottawa: Commissioned by Indigenous Services Canada.
  2. Lanos, C; Batt, AM. Code of Ethics for Paramedics. 2024. Ottawa: Paramedic Association of Canada. https://osf.io/vcmnp/
  3. Cameron, C; Batt, AM. Career Framework for Paramedics -1st Edition. 2024. Ottawa: Paramedic Association of Canada. https://osf.io/wdh9m/
  4. Informing a Community Paramedicine Needs Assessment Tool: A Document Analysis – Initial Report. Toronto: Commissioned by Healthcare Excellence Canada. 2024.
  5. Batt, AM; Bolster, J; Lysko, M; Austin, M; Bank, J; Cameron, C; Donnelly, E; Donelon, B; Dunn, N; Johnston, W; Lanos, C; Lapierre, R; Lunn, T; Mason, P; Osinga, M; Steary, D; Teed, S; Vacon, C; and Tavares, W. National Competency Framework for Paramedics – Draft Standard for Public Review. Toronto: Commissioned by Paramedic Association of Canada and CSA Group. 2023.
  6. Consultation exercise with stakeholders other than paramedicine professionals [EMTs, Paramedics, Advanced Paramedics], to inform the research priorities for Pre-Hospital Emergency Care, the PHECC Research Committee and the Future of Paramedicine Research in Ireland. Melbourne: Commissioned by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council, Ireland. 2023.
  7. Batt, AM; Bolster, J; Lysko, M; Austin, M; Bank, J; Cameron, C; Donnelly, E; Donelon, B; Dunn, N; Johnston, W; Lanos, C; Lapierre, R; Lunn, T; Mason, P; Osinga, M; Steary, D; Teed, S; Vacon, C; and Tavares, W. National Occupational Standard for Paramedics Report for Z1660 CSA Technical Committee. Toronto: Commissioned by Paramedic Association of Canada and CSA Group. 2023.
  8. Bolster J; Bowles, KA; Cummins, N; Batt, AM. An overview of ambulance crewing models. Melbourne: Commissioned by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council, Ireland. 2023.
  9. Bowles, KA; Batt, AM; O’Toole, M; Knox, S; Hemingway, L; Williams, J; Uzoukwu, O; Williams, B; Cummins, N. A National Research Strategy for Paramedicine in Ireland. Melbourne: Commissioned by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council, Ireland. 2023.
  10. Bowles, K.A., Cummins, N., O’Toole, M., Knox, S., Hemingway, L., Williams, J., Uzoukwu, O., Williams, B., Batt, A.M. A scoping review of existing prehospital emergency care research in Ireland from 2000 to 2022. Melbourne: Commissioned by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council, Ireland. 2023.
  11. Batt, A.M., Pithia, P., Bolster, J., Bank J. Canadian Paramedic Landscape Review and Standards Roadmap. Toronto: CSA Group. 2023.
  12. Shannon, B., Eaton, G., Lanos, C., Leyenaar, M., Nolan, M., Bowles, K., Williams, B., O’Meara, P., Wingrove, G., Heffern, J.D., Batt, A.M. Community paramedicine restricted review. Melbourne: Commissioned by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council, Ireland. 2022.
  13. Bowles, R. …, Batt, A.M., … Gullia, C. CSA Z1635:22. Functional requirements and core data set for a Canadian paramedic information system (CPIS) Standard. Toronto: CSA Group. 2022.
  14. Shannon, B., Batt, A.M., Eaton, G., Bowles, K., Williams, B. Community paramedicine practice framework scoping exercise. Melbourne: Commissioned by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council, Ireland. 2021. Full text.
  15. Batt, A.M., Hultink, A., Lanos, C., Tierney, B., Grenier, M., Heffern, J. Advances in community paramedicine in Canada in response to COVID-19. Toronto: CSA Group. 2021. Full-text.
  16. Batt, A.M. Do we preach what we practice? The development of competency frameworks in healthcare professions. Thesis for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Department of Paramedicine, Monash University, Australia. 2021.
  17. Brydges, M., Knox, S, Makrides, T, Batt, A.M. Report of the Professional Autonomy Working Group in: Tavares et al. The Future of Paramedicine in Canada White Paper. 2021. Ottawa: Paramedic Chiefs of Canada.
  18. Poirier, P., Morgan, K., Acker, J., Agarwal, G., Appleton, K., Batt, A.M., … Fetterly, S. CSA Z1650:20. Paramedic response to the opioid crisis: Education and training across the treatment and care continuum in out-of-hospital and community settings. 2020. Toronto: CSA Group.
  19. Hirello, L., Ford-Jones, P., Mason, P., Batt, A.M., Cameron, C., Cuthbertson, T., Tavares, W. McNally Project Inclusion and Equity Statement. 2020. Available at  https://perma.cc/MTX4-GXB2
  20. Tavares, W., Ford-Jones, P., Batt, A.M., Mausz, J., Leyenaar, M. Public Comment re: Patient Care Model Standards. McNally Project for Paramedicine Research. 2020. Available at https://perma.cc/MTZ8-ZYHH
  21. Batt, A.M., Tavares, W., Williams, B. Guideline for the reporting of Competency Framework Development in Healthcare Professions (CONFERD-HP). Guideline registered at www.equator-network.org. 2019. Website at www.conferd-guideline.org.
  22. Tavares, W., Leyenaar, M., Batt, A.M., Buick, J., Drennan, I., McLeod, B. Public comment re: Enabling New Models of Care for Select 9-1-1 Patients. McNally Project for Paramedicine Research. 2019. Available at https://perma.cc/VUE5-ERD2
  23. Batt, A.M. and Gyuran, J. Integration of reflective practice into certification processes. Hamilton, Centre for Paramedic Education and Research. 2017.
  24. Batt, A.M. Disaster preparedness and response in older adults: a review and discussion. Capstone paper for Certificate in Disaster Management, IFRC & Jamsetji Tata School of Disaster Studies, Mumbai, India. 2017.
  25. Batt, A.M. The impact of an organised system of cardiac care on patient outcomes in the Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Dissertation for the degree of Master of Science (MSc) in Critical Care, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, UK. 2016.