Publications by authors named "Christoffer Ericsson"
Article Synopsis
- Success in resuscitation relies on timely actions and the quality of chest compressions, which can be affected by rescuer positioning and arm angles.
- This study investigates how different positions and arm angles impact CPR quality among experienced healthcare professionals.
- Findings show that a 90° arm angle and elevated positions (like using a step stool) improve compression effectiveness, while kneeling on a bed negatively impacts performance.
Aim: To explore Finnish paramedics' perceptions of work-related performance expectations in relation to work experience, and understand how organizational socialization contributes to understanding paramedics' performance expectations.
Design: A qualitative design with a deductive-inductive approach utilizing a social constructivist framework. The organizational socialization framework by Wanberg was used as the theoretical basis.
Background: Paramedics' fatigue is rising. Stress factors show increased risk for burnout, fatigue, leaving the profession, decreased performance and risk for patient safety. Meanwhile, paramedics' strong community of practice, autonomy and a sense of professional respect are important factors in forming psychological resilience.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Paramedics experience traumatic events and social emergencies during assignments while also being subjected to verbal and physical threats. Consequently, they are at risk for burnout and secondary traumatic stress, factors inherent to professional quality of life. Defusing and peer-support potentially decrease such symptoms; however, perceived defusing needs and use are not always balanced.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There have been major developments in healthcare services as well as changes in demographics in recent years, and this has, among other things, led to increased demand for ambulance services. In general, this has also led to calls for more highly educated paramedics.
Main Body: Erasmus + provided a grant for three universities and one public service provider in four Nordic countries to work on a harmonised model curriculum for a bachelor's degree in paramedic education.