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http://dx.doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2014.18.2.059

The influence of professional self-concept on empowerment and burnout of paramedics  

An, Eun-Gyu (National Emergency Medical Center)
Park, Jeong-Mi (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Kyungil University)
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The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services / v.18, no.2, 2014 , pp. 59-71 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the degree of paramedics' professional self-concept, empowerment, and burnout and to verify the effects of empowerment and burnout on their professional self-concept. Method: The study subjects were 116 in-hospital paramedics who completed a structured questionnaire. Data were collected between June 18 and 25, 2013. Results: The results were as follows. First, the paramedics' mean score for professional self-concept was 2.93 (range: 1-4), and the mean scores for empowerment and burnout were 2.87 (range: 1-4) and 2.48 (range: 1-5). Second, in terms of the general characteristics of the paramedics, professional self-concept showed significant differences based on sex, religion, work experience, and medical institution classification. Third, professional self-concept had a positive correlation with empowerment, and professional self-concept and empowerment had negative correlations with burnout. Fourth, the main variables affecting paramedics' professional self-concept were gender and total years of work experience. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop program to reduce paramedics' burnout and qualitatively improve paramedic services.
Keywords
Self-concept; Empowerment; Burnout; Paramedics;
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