An Assessment of Key Health Indicators among Emergency Medical Services Professionals

200955 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jonathan R. Studnek · Carolinas Medical Center

Melissa Bentley · Carolinas Medical Center

John Crawford · National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Antonio R. Fernandez · Carolinas Medical Center

Abstract

This study was the first known baseline assessment of EMS professionals regarding the key health indicators identified by Healthy People 2010. Investigations regarding the impact of health and wellness in relation to workforce stability should be undertaken. Further research should also be conducted to identify strategies to improve the health of the EMS workforce.

Topics & Keywords

Occupational Health and Performance Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue Workplace Health and Well-being

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Prehospital Emergency Care

Volume 14, Issue 1, pp. 14-20

DOI: 10.3109/10903120903144957

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