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http://dx.doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2018.22.2.035

Development of a resilience scale for paramedics  

Cho, Hye-Young (Department of Nursing, Kunsan National University)
Park, Sung-Hee (Department of Nursing, Kunsan National University)
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The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services / v.22, no.2, 2018 , pp. 35-49 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to develop a resilience measurement scale and verify its validity and reliability. Methods: This was a methodological study. The preliminary items of the scale were derived from literature reviews and in-depth interviews. The data were collected from October 30, 2017 to January 20, 2018, and paramedics working in hospitals or fire departments were selected using convenience sampling. A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 213 paramedics in Korea. Results: Through content validity, item analysis and exploratory factor analysis, a total of 6 factors and 26 items were extracted, and the total variance was 67.12%. Factor 1 was "self-efficacy" (11 items), factor 2 was "internal control" (5 items), factor 3 was "empowerment" (2 items), factor 4 was "interpersonal capability", (3 items), factor 5 was "social support" (2 items), and factor 6 was "adaptation and coping" (3 items). Conclusion: This is the first scale developed in Korea to measure the resilience of paramedics. In future, this scale of this study will contribute to developing a resilience improvement program based on understanding the resilience level of paramedics.
Keywords
Resilience; Paramedics; Development; Scale;
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