TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - Violence against ambulance staff
JO  - Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz
A1  - Leuschner, Fredericke
A1  - Herr, Anne T.
A1  - Lutz, Paulina
A1  - Fecher, Lena
A1  - Selzer, Michaela
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - BACKGROUND: Attacks against emergency medical services are increasingly discussed in the media and in politics, which is reflected in political initiatives and legislative changes. However, there is a rather low number of scientific studies on this topic in Germany that do not represent a consistent image of prevalence. The current article addresses prevalence and situational escalation factors as well as consequences of the incidents and wishes of the emergency medical services regarding attacks. <br><br>METHODS: Between May and August 2021, emergency medical services were surveyed using a mixed-methods approach, which included long-term data collection on the frequency of violent crime in the form of an online questionnaire and qualitative interviews of experts and victims. <br><br>FINDINGS: Verbal attacks in particular are part of the everyday working experience of emergency medical services. On average, 29% of respondents were insulted, harassed, or verbally threatened. Moreover, an average of 8% of those surveyed were also exposed to physical attacks. At the same time, the need for improvement regarding aftercare as well as education and training are expressed. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Education and training courses that raise awareness of dangers, consider de-escalation approaches, and address self-protection could reduce the risk of attacks and thus stress of this kind in everyday working life.<p />  <p>Language: de</p>
LA  - de
SN  - 1436-9990
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00103-022-03564-5
ID  - ref1
ER  -