Introduction: While brief and fragmented accounts of the differences between systems have been noted in the literature, until recently there has been a lack of research that explores and identifies new sub-models of paramedicine within the Anglo-American paramedic system.
Methods: A Delphi method was used to gain consensus among international paramedic experts regarding two new models of paramedicine known as the Directive and Professionally Autonomous paramedic systems. Following the development of a preliminary definition, a set of questions were established for experts aimed at defining the new sub-models; the responses were reviewed and amended based on feedback before being re-distributed to an expanded group of participants for further rounds of questions. Rounds continued until consensus was achieved.
Results: Consensus was achieved for both statements regarding the Professionally Autonomous paramedic system definition in round 2, 85.7% (n = 18). Following analysis and revision of the definition, the additional two statements regarding the Directive paramedic system achieved consensus in round 3, 100% (n = 19).
Conclusion: This Delphi study was the first study to explore a standardised definition for two newly identified sub-models of the Anglo-American paramedic system with the overall results used to help inform high performing system design for modern Anglo-American paramedic systems into the future.
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