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Mental health training for Australian undergraduate paramedic science students: a review.
- Source :
- Journal of Mental Health Training, Education & Practice; 2021, Vol. 16 Issue 5, p373-382, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Purpose: This paper aims to present the current state of evidence regarding the mental health literacy of paramedics and student paramedics and whether mental health literacy affects the care that paramedics provide to their patients with mental illness. Design/methodology/approach: Embase, PubMed, Medline and Google Scholar were searched for recent (2010–2020) English language published articles using the key phrases paramedic AND/OR ambulance AND mental health AND mental health literacy. Additional searches of the reference lists of included articles were undertaken. A descriptive thematic analysis was used to arrive at a narrative synthesis of the study findings. Findings: The emergency medical services system has taken a primary role in the care of patients with mental illness but has limited capacity for non-emergency psychosocial situations. Negative and judgemental attitudes amongst paramedics towards patients with mental illness is a significant issue and remains a barrier to patients seeking medical care for mental illness. Improved care provision and patient engagement might result from specific education aimed to better enhance paramedics' mental health literacy. Originality/value: This literature review provides insights into the current practice of mental health training for Australian undergraduate paramedic science students and the implications for patient care. Recommendations for educational strategies are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MENTAL illness treatment
ONLINE information services
OCCUPATIONAL roles
MEDICAL quality control
PROFESSIONS
MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems
JUDGMENT (Psychology)
PATIENT participation
TEACHING methods
HEALTH occupations students
SYSTEMATIC reviews
MENTAL health
PATIENT-centered care
TERTIARY care
EMERGENCY medical services education
UNDERGRADUATES
HEALTH literacy
STUDENTS
EMERGENCY medical services
MEDLINE
THEMATIC analysis
DECISION making in clinical medicine
ALLIED health personnel
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17556228
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Mental Health Training, Education & Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 152124389
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-06-2020-0034