RecruitingNCT06302764

Emergency Medical Staff Workload Analysis

Analysis of the Occupational Workload of Doctors and Medical Staff Involved in Emergency and Life-threatening Situations

Sponsor

Jagiellonian University

Enrollment

400 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Stress PTSD Work Related Stress Mental Stress Medical Emergencies

Summary

The aim of this study is to identify trauma determinants and leverage this understanding to develop solutions applicable to the prevention and treatment of PTSD among emergency medical personnel. By categorizing stimuli associated with traumatic professional experiences, the study aims to enhance existing therapeutic protocols through exposure therapy. The specific objectives are as follows: 1. Analysis and characterization of occupational workloads among doctors and emergency medical personnel, focusing on the scale of burdens associated with PTSD symptoms. 2. Development of categories for aggravating and potentially traumatizing stimuli within the medical staff of rescue teams. 3. Examination of the feasibility of incorporating the obtained results into cognitive-behavioral therapy protocols. 4. Assessment of the potential for implementing the results in solutions utilizing virtual reality technology. 5. Formation of an interdisciplinary international research team.

Eligibility

Min Age: 21 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study analyzes the workload and stress experienced by emergency medical staff — including doctors and paramedics — to better understand the demands of emergency medicine. Participants complete questionnaires about their work experiences and responsibilities. **You may be eligible if...** - You have completed medical studies or an emergency medical training course - You provide care for people in life-threatening situations as part of your work **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have an intellectual disability that prevents you from completing the questionnaires independently - You are unable to self-complete the research questionnaires Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTQualitative & Quantitative Research

1. Focused interviews - conducted by members of the appointed research team to recognize the issues faced by emergency medical staff in Poland, Ukraine, Portugal, and Spain with the aim of preparing the measurement framework. 2. Online questionnaire surveys - conducted using the Qualtrics platform (available in different, language versions - Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Spanish).