The relationship between physical fitness and occupational injury in emergency responders: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22929
Abstract: BACKGROUND Emergency responders have jobs with physical demands that put them at risk of musculoskeletal injuries. OBJECTIVES This paper systematically reviews existing literature examining the relationship between fitness and occupational injury in this group. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: emergency responders; fitness; fitness occupational; injury ... See more keywords
Emotional exhaustion and its relationship with suicide risk in emergency responders
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DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113379
Abstract: The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the relationship between emotional exhaustion and suicide risk in emergency responders. Participants included 643 actively employed emergency responders who responded to an online research based survey.… read more here.
Keywords: emergency responders; exhaustion; emotional exhaustion; suicide risk ... See more keywords
0233 Physical and mental health of non-professional emergency responder in a healthcare institution
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2017-104636.185
Abstract: Introduction Health of emergency responders is often overlooked. We aim to study the physical and mental health of non-professional emergency responders in a healthcare institution. Methods This cross-sectional study used data from medical examination required… read more here.
Keywords: physical mental; emergency responders; prevalence; emergency ... See more keywords
Abstract TP257: Is Non-English Language Correlated to Inaccurate Initial "Last Known Normal" Reports by Emergency Responders?
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DOI: 10.1161/str.51.suppl_1.tp257
Abstract: Background: Prior studies have looked into language and race disparities in receiving IV thrombolysis, however none into its correlation in obtaining accurate Last Known Normal (LKN) times that critically guide decision-making for acute stroke treatment.… read more here.
Keywords: time; non english; english language; lkn1 lkn2 ... See more keywords
The mental health and wellbeing of spouses, partners and children of emergency responders: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269659
Abstract: Emergency responders (ERs), often termed First Responders, such as police, fire and paramedic roles are exposed to occupational stressors including high workload, and exposure to trauma from critical incidents, both of which can affect their… read more here.
Keywords: health; systematic review; health wellbeing; emergency responders ... See more keywords
Social media in emergency management: exploring Twitter use by emergency responders in the UK
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DOI: 10.1504/ijem.2018.097360
Abstract: Emergency management practices are being reshaped by social media. Emergency responders are embracing social media to enhance communications during an emergency. The integration of social media into UK emergency management is ambiguous, and it is… read more here.
Keywords: social media; media emergency; emergency responders; emergency management ... See more keywords
Non-pharmacological therapies for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder among emergency responders: a scoping review.
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DOI: 10.1590/s1980-220x2020011603724
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Identify non-pharmacological therapies for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in emergency responders. METHOD Scope review according to the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute and the PRISMA-ScR protocol. A search was conducted in… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; non pharmacological; treatment; pharmacological therapies ... See more keywords
An Argument Against Cross-Platform Development: Lessons From an Augmented Reality App Prototype for Rural Emergency Responders
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DOI: 10.2196/12207
Abstract: Background Mobile augmented reality (MAR) apps offer potential support for emergency responders in rural areas. Objective In this report, we described lessons learned from the development process of augmented reality (AR) Farm Mapping to Assist,… read more here.
Keywords: emergency responders; augmented reality; platform; cross platform ... See more keywords
Functional versus conventional strength and conditioning programs for back injury prevention in emergency responders
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.918315
Abstract: Back pain and back-related injuries are common complaints among emergency responders. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two strength and conditioning programs in improving back muscle characteristics and disabilities in… read more here.
Keywords: strength; emergency; conditioning programs; muscle ... See more keywords
The Short- and Long-Term Impacts of Hurricane Irma on Florida Agricultural Leaders as Early Emergency Responders: The Importance of Workplace Stability
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17031050
Abstract: The impacts of hurricane-related disasters in agricultural communities include extensive losses of fields, orchards, and livestock, the recovery of which could span many years. Agricultural Extension Agents (EAs) try to manage and mitigate these losses,… read more here.
Keywords: emergency responders; short long; emergency; stability ... See more keywords