43. Experimental investigation of personality and strategy types of paramedics from the Austrian Red Cross
Invited abstract in session TA-2: EMS and cyber attacks, stream Sessions.
Tuesday, 9:00-10:30Room: NTNU, Realfagbygget R8
Authors (first author is the speaker)
| 1. | Marion Rauner
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| Faculty of Business, Economics, and Statistics, University of Vienna | |
| 2. | Julia Kaltenböck
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| Master Student, University of Vienna, Austria | |
| 3. | Benjamin Erbschwendtner
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| Master Student, University of Vienna, Austria | |
| 4. | Ayşegül Engin
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| Business Aministration, University of Vienna |
Abstract
We examine the personality traits and stress coping strategies of paramedics from the Austrian Red Cross. To assess personality traits by an online questionnaire, we used the efficient Big Five Inventory Short Version (BFI-K) to identify three main personality types: 1) resilient, 2) overcontroller, and 3) undercontroller. Furthermore, three different scenarios were designed to investigate stress coping strategies of participants under time pressure (1) active coping, 2) planning, and 3) behavioral disengagement). Additionally, we collected socio-demographic data as well as information about the length of service at the Red Cross and the participants' training. The data were analyzed using regression analysis. This study found no correlation between stress coping strategies and the personality types of paramedics from the Austrian Red Cross. Therefore, the assumption of an existing rescue personality could not be confirmed. Regarding the personality types of the paramedics, a strong self-selection in favor of the resilient personality type was observed. Our research provides insights for policymakers to improve the support systems and working conditions for paramedics, ultimately contributing to the wellbeing of these important critical medical professionals.
Keywords
- Emergency Medical Service
- Workforce planning and scheduling
- Healthcare management
Status: accepted
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