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http://dx.doi.org/10.5393/JAMCH.2013.38.2.130

Necessity of Education for Emergency Medical Technicians to Improve Awareness of Early Symptoms of Stroke and Assessment of Stroke Patients  

Lee, Jeong-Mi (Department of Preventive Medicine, Wonkwang University, School of Medicine)
Lee, Jang-Yeol (Department of Preventive Medicine, Wonkwang University, School of Medicine)
Park, Seong-Bin (Department of Preventive Medicine, Wonkwang University, School of Medicine)
Lee, Young-Hoon (Department of Preventive Medicine, Wonkwang University, School of Medicine)
Oh, Gyung-Jae (Department of Preventive Medicine, Wonkwang University, School of Medicine)
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Journal of agricultural medicine and community health / v.38, no.2, 2013 , pp. 130-141 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to reconsider the necessity of stroke-related educational programs by investigating early symptoms of stroke that emergency medical technicians (EMTs) may experience. Methods: An interview survey was carried out, targeting all EMTs 298 people who were working at 119 fire safety centers and local units in Jeollabuk-do province, from April 1 to 30, 2011. An interviewer administered questionnaire was used to obtain data on ETMs' demographic characteristics, educational level on stroke, and awareness level about early symptoms of stroke and treatment-related characteristics of stroke patients. Results: The results showed that 63.2% of those surveyed had completed the required educational programs on stroke during the past year. The level of awareness about early symptoms of stroke and assessment of stroke patients' condition was relatively high for women, those who were 30 years under, low position people, emergency service practitioners, emergency medical technicians, and people who have completed education, respectively. It was also turned out that 82.8% of those surveyed took stroke patients to the nearest hospitals first so that they could receive appropriate treatment. The level of awareness about early symptoms of stroke and assessment of stroke patients' condition in people who have completed education were higher than non-complete. The level of awareness about early symptoms of stroke was positively correlated with confidence, satisfaction and appropriateness in treatment of stroke patients. Conclusions: These results strongly suggest that it is necessary to operate specialized educational programs to enhance EMTs' appropriate awareness of the early symptoms of stroke and assessment of stroke patient's condition.
Keywords
Emergency medical technicians; Stroke; Awareness; Education;
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