A Study of Paramedics Burnout : Q-methodological Approach

Oh, Jin-Hwan; Lee, ln-Soo

doi:2007.16.1.23

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Journal of Korean Academy of psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2007;16(1):23-31.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2007.16.1.23 Published online March 31, 2007.

A Study of Paramedics Burnout : Q-methodological Approach

Jin-Hwan Oh¹, ln-Soo Lee²

¹Part-time Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Semyung University
²Professor, Department of Emergency Medical Service, Choungju National University

구급대원의 소진 경엄에 관한 연구 : Q 방법론적 접근

오진환¹, 이인수²

¹세명대학교 호학과 시간강사
²충주대학교 응급구조학과 교수

Correspondence: ln-Soo Lee, Tel: 82-43-820-5214,
Email: islee@cjniuic.ki.

Received: 27 September 2006 • Accepted: 10 March 2007

Abstract

Purpose
This study was done to give a description of types of paramedics' burnout and explore nursing intervention for each type.
Methods
This study was a Q-methodological approach. The Q-sample was made up with 28 statements. The P-sample was 28 paramedics who were working at a fire department in 2 regions. The P-sample sorted the Q-sample for burnout. The data was analyzed by using a PC QUANL program.
Results
It was classified by 4 types. Recharging pursuers regarded giving chances of recharging as important. Escapers strongly agreed with frustration and quitting his or her job. And, Ennui type was selected because they got fatigued with his or her work due to exhaustion and dissatisfaction. Finally, Submission type was selected because they rated their job value high by doing his or her best.
Conclusion
It is necessary to be approached by types of characteristics in order to control paramedics' burnout effectively. Moreover it is needed to develop programs to relieve or prevent stress which causes burnout.

Key Words: Paramedics; Burnout; Q-sorts

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