Volume : 11, Issue : 11, November – 2024
Title:
THE IMPACT OF WORK STRESS ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors :
Mohammed Ali Alzahrani, Mohammad Ibrahim Alwasel, Abdullah Fayez Alshehri , Abdulkarim Abdulrahman Alshehri , Sultan Sahw Almutairi, Abdullah Ibrahim Alabdulkreem
Abstract :
This systematic review examines the impact of work stress on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel, a group uniquely exposed to high-stress environments due to the critical nature of their roles. The review identifies key occupational, environmental, and organizational stressors, alongside the physical, mental, and professional consequences for EMS workers. Findings reveal that prolonged stress significantly contributes to mental health challenges such as burnout, anxiety, and PTSD, while also impairing physical health and job performance. The study emphasizes the importance of comprehensive interventions, including personal coping strategies and organizational support systems, to mitigate these effects and improve overall well-being and job satisfaction. This review highlights gaps in current research and calls for further longitudinal studies to explore long-term solutions for managing work stress among EMS personnel.
Keywords: work stress, Emergency Medical Services, EMS personnel, occupational stress, burnout, mental health, job performance, stress management, organizational support, healthcare workers
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Mohammed Ali Alzahrani et al., The Impact Of Work Stress On Emergency Medical Services Personnel: A Systematic Review.,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (11).
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