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KMID : 1140520230270020041
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Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services
2023 Volume.27 No. 2 p.41 ~ p.50
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Literature review on the job competency of paramedics and paramedic students in Korea
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Kang Min-Ju
Kim Keun-Young
Seo Hye-Jin
Han Seung-Tae
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to identify research trends related to the job competency of paramedics and paramedic students in Korea. It also presents further research directions.
Methods: Papers from three databases (RISS, KISS, and DBpia) were reviewed. The keywords were ‘paramedi* and competency,’ ‘paramedi* and job competency,’ ‘paramedi* and student and competency,’ and ‘paramedi* and student and job competency.’ No limit was imposed on the research period. Four researchers conducted the inclusion and exclusion processes. Differences in opinion were resolved through sufficient discussion.
Results: Twelve studies were selected for review, of which 11 were descriptive survey research studies and 1 was quasi-experimental. Eight studies aimed to determine the current level of competency, and three aimed to identify competency. The remaining study was designed for the development of and application in competency-related programs. The subject of most studies was competency during disasters.
Conclusion: Based on these results, future research on paramedic job competency should include a wider variety of methods and subjects.
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KEYWORD
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Job competency, Paramedic, Paramedic students, Literature review
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