Professional burnout of ambulance paramedic
Abstract
The article presents the results of a study of professional burnout in paramedics of emergency medical care (EMS). The survey involved 79 paramedics of the emergency medical service working in hospitals in the Arkhangelsk region, age 36.9 ± 10.5 years. The main research methods were questionnaires and psychological testing.
In 47.7 % of paramedics of the emergency medical service, a formed syndrome of professional burnout was revealed, manifested by fatigue, poor health, the appearance of physical and emotional exhaustion, as well as health problems. The development of professional burnout syndrome is associated with an increase in anxiety, a deterioration in relationships in the team, as well as an increase in the tension of non-constructive strategies for coping with stress (confrontation, distancing, escape-avoidance).
The article offers recommendations for the prevention of professional burnout syndrome in paramedics, which should be aimed at maintaining a favorable atmosphere in the team, teaching constructive psychological interaction and methods of self-regulation.
About the Authors
M. V. Korehova
Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maria Vladimirovna Korehova – PhD Psychol. Sci., Associate Prof. of the Department of Psychology of the Higher school of pedagogics, psychology and physical training.
Leningrad Ave., 40, 163009, Arkhangelsk
I. A. Novikova
Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov; Northern State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Irina Albertovna Novikova – Dr. Med. Sci. Prof., Prof. of the Department of Psychology of the Higher school of pedagogics, psychology and physical training; Prof. of the Department of Family Medicine and Internal Medicine
Leningrad Ave., 40, 163009, Arkhangelsk
Troitsky Ave., 51, Arhangelsk,163000
A. G. Soloviev
Northern State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Andrey Gorgonievich Soloviev – Dr. Med. Sci. Prof., Chief, Department of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology
Troitsky Ave., 51, Arhangelsk, 163000
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Korehova M.V., Novikova I.A., Soloviev A.G. Professional burnout of ambulance paramedic. Bulletin of psychotherapy. 2021;1(79):105-120. (In Russ.)
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