수련의 집단행동 이후 수련병원 응급의료센터에서 근무하는 1급 응급구조사의 업무 활동 변화 분석
Analysis of changes in the duties of emergency medical technician-paramedics at a residency-accredited hospital emergency center following the strike of medical residents
Purpose: This study aimed to examine changes in the clinical duties and working conditions of emergency medical technician-paramedics (EMT-Ps) in training hospitals following a 2024 resident and intern strike. The goal was to provide empirical evidence to redefine the roles of EMT-Ps and the need for institutional reform in the emergency medical system. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 161 EMT-Ps working at the emergency centers of designated training hospitals. Changes in duties and procedures performed before and after the strike were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Results: The frequency of key procedures, including arterial blood sampling, gastric lavage, digital rectal examination, Foley catheterization, and wound suturing, increased significantly. Several new procedures, such as wound closure and drug administration during cardiac arrest, were performed by EMT-Ps after the strike, which had not been performed previously. This indicates that EMT-Ps played a compensatory clinical role during physician shortages (p < .05). Conclusion: The findings suggest that in crisis situations, EMT-Ps can expand their roles beyond prehospital care to include hospital-based clinical responsibilities. These results underscore the urgent need to revise legal definitions, institutional policies, and training curricula to support the expanded scope of EMT-P practices in hospitals. Establishing clear legal protections and standardized guidelines is essential to ensure patient safety and workforce sustainability in emergency medical services.
목차
Abstract Ⅰ. 서론 1. 연구의 필요성 2. 연구의 목적 Ⅱ. 연구방법 1. 연구설계 2. 연구대상 3. 자료수집 방법 4. 연구도구 5. 분석방법 Ⅲ. 연구결과 1. 일반적 특성 2. 수련의 파업 전후의 1급 응급구조사 3. 수련의 파업 전후의 1급 응급구조사들에 부여된 새로운 업무 활동 Ⅳ. 고찰 Ⅴ. 결론 ORCID ID References
한국응급구조학회 [The Korean Society of Emergency Medical Technology]
설립연도
1997
분야
의약학>응급의학
소개
복합 구조적인 산업사회의 발전에 따라 안전사고와 응급상황에서의 구조구급요청자들이 증가하고 있으나 우리나라의 응급의료체계는 아직 그 수준을 따라가지 못하고 있는 실정이다. 이에 우리나라의 응급의료체계를 확립하고 구조구급에 관한 기초학문의 발전에 기여하고자 학회를 창립한다.
간행물
간행물명
한국응급구조학회지(구 한국응급구조학회논문지) [The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services ]