Abstract
Background:
This study considers the impact of the Intermediate Ambulance Care (IAC) Course on the development of pre-hospital care practice in Penang, Malaysia and considers how the course contributes to professional development. The research question asks what impact the education programme has had on a rapidly changing emergency medical service.
Methods:
Using a qualitative methodology—focused ethnography—data were collected from interviews, participation and observation of pre-hospital emergency care providers and medical professionals in Penang, Malaysia.
Results:
Four themes were identified which describe how the participants' values and beliefs contribute to the increasing professionalisation of their role in health care.
Conclusion:
As well as increasing paramedic knowledge, there was an observable change in participants' values and beliefs about pre-hospital care and health outcomes. This has contributed to the professional development currently being experienced in pre-hospital care in Penang, Malaysia.
This study considers the impact of the Intermediate Ambulance Care (IAC) Course on the development of pre-hospital care practice in Penang, Malaysia and considers how the course contributes to professional development. The research question asks what impact the education programme has had on a rapidly changing emergency medical service.
Methods:
Using a qualitative methodology—focused ethnography—data were collected from interviews, participation and observation of pre-hospital emergency care providers and medical professionals in Penang, Malaysia.
Results:
Four themes were identified which describe how the participants' values and beliefs contribute to the increasing professionalisation of their role in health care.
Conclusion:
As well as increasing paramedic knowledge, there was an observable change in participants' values and beliefs about pre-hospital care and health outcomes. This has contributed to the professional development currently being experienced in pre-hospital care in Penang, Malaysia.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | International Paramedic Practice |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2 Sept 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |