Human factors in paramedic practice / Gary Rutherford.
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TextPublisher: Bridgwater : Class Professional Publishing, 2020Description: 135 pages ; 25 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781859598641 (pbk.) :Subject(s): Emergency medical technicians | Situational awareness | Medical personnel and patient | Health and Fitness | Health and WellbeingDDC classification: 362.1'8 Summary: Human factors is a scientific discipline which examines the interactions between components of a system, whilst aspiring to improve system performance and human well-being. Paramedics are often the first on scene in emergency and urgent situations, and the quality of care that patients receive is dependent on the performance of the paramedic, often working alone or as part of a small team and frequently in challenging environments. This book is an accessible and informative guide to the concepts of human factors and ergonomics in the field of paramedic practice. It shows how an understanding and application of these principles can improve paramedic performance and well-being, and ultimately patient care.
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Human factors is a scientific discipline which examines the interactions between components of a system, whilst aspiring to improve system performance and human well-being. Paramedics are often the first on scene in emergency and urgent situations, and the quality of care that patients receive is dependent on the performance of the paramedic, often working alone or as part of a small team and frequently in challenging environments. This book is an accessible and informative guide to the concepts of human factors and ergonomics in the field of paramedic practice. It shows how an understanding and application of these principles can improve paramedic performance and well-being, and ultimately patient care.
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