Explanatory Statement

Registered Paramedics employed with an Ambulance Service within Australia or New Zealand.

MUHREC Project ID: 45546
Title: The Lingering Toll: The Cumulative Impact of Ambulance Ramping on Paramedic Mental Health and Professional Identity

Student Investigator: Elle Spencer McGuire
Honours Student: Paramedicine
email: espe0001@student.monash.edu

Chief Investigator: Dr Tegwyn McManamny
Department of Paramedicine
email: tegwyn.mcmanamny@monash.edu

What does the research involve: This research study aims to explore the effects of cumulative ambulance ramping on paramedic mental health and professional identity. Our findings aim to inform ramping related policies and enhance paramedic well-being and their sense of value within their profession, helping them to deliver high-quality care to the community. Completing this survey will take approximately 15 minutes.

Who can complete the survey: Target Participants are registered paramedics employed with state or territory ambulance services in Australia or New Zealand. There are no exclusion criteria.

Withdrawal: As this is an anonymous survey, please note that once you submit your responses, it will not be possible to withdraw your data, as it cannot be linked to any individual participant.

Confidentiality: Your responses will be completely anonymous, with only non-identifiable demographic details collected. No identifiable information will be linked to your responses.

Survey results: The study's findings will be reported as combined data from all participants, so individual responses cannot be identified. Results will be submitted as part of an Honours Research Project and may be shared in academic journals and conferences. 

Complaints: For ethics concerns or complaints about the conduct of this project, please contact the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee at muhrec@monash.edu

Please note, by continuing the survey you consent to take part in this research and agree to the information provided in the above Explanatory Statement.