What influences safety in paramedicine? Understanding the impact of stress and fatigue on safety outcomes.

Elizabeth Anne DonnellyPaul BradfordMatthew DavisCathie HedgesDoug SochaPeter MorassuttiSathish Chandra Pichika

Published in: Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open (2020)

These findings illustrate that a host of different stressors may influence safety-related behaviors. For those interested in safety, these findings point to the need for a holistic focus on fatigue and stress in paramedicine.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
physical activity
stress induced
heat stress