The role and value of chaplains in the ambulance service : paramedic perspectives

Katie Tunks Leach; Paul Simpson; Joanne Lewis; Tracy Levett-Jones

doi:10.1007/s10943-021-01446-9

The role and value of chaplains in the ambulance service : paramedic perspectives

Katie Tunks Leach, Paul Simpson, Joanne Lewis, Tracy Levett-Jones

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

Chaplains are employed by ambulance services in many states across Australia as one element in a suite of initiatives to support the health and wellness of paramedics. The aim of this paper is to present key findings from a study that explored para medic perspectives on the role and value of chaplains in the ambulance service. Seventeen paramedics participated in semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using framework analysis. Two themes were identified: scope of the chaplain's role and organisational factors influencing the chaplain's role. Paramedics highly valued what they believed to be proactive and reactive support provided by ambulance chaplains, regardless of paramedics' personal spiritual or religious beliefs.

Original language	English
Number of pages	19
Journal	Journal of Religion and Health
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-021-01446-9
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print (In Press) - 2021

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