Year: 2019
Type: article
Abstract: This project produced five evidence-based guidelines (EBGs) for fatigue risk management tailored to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations using the National Prehospital EBG Model Process and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology. 1.Use fatigue/sleepiness survey instruments to measure and monitor fatigue in EMS personnel. 2.EMS personnel work shifts shorter than 24 hours long. 3.EMS personnel have access to caffeine as a fatigue countermeasure. 4.EMS personnel have opportunities to nap while on duty to mitigate fatigue. 5.EMS personnel receive education and training to mitigate fatigue and fatigue-related risks.
Source: ROSA P
DOI: 10.21949/1525960
Authors: Patterson, P. Daniel, Robinson, Kathy, National Association of State EMS Officials
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
Award: G5165226388
OpenAlex ID: W2971676939