A peer-reviewed scholarly journal for paramedicine / emergency medical services (EMS) professionals.

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No. 16 (2026): October-December, 2026

October-December, 2026 (Pre-Issue)

Published: 2026-10-22

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Research Reports

The Influence of Operational Exposure on Scene Time

Agency Call Volume and the Compression of On-Scene Time Variability in Emergency Medical Services

Jen Ziemke, PhD, EMT-P

10-19

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Understanding Math Anxiety Through Self-Efficacy and Culture

A Mixed-Methods Study

Eihab Khasawneh, DDS, PhD, RN, Paramedic, Ala'a Oteir, PhD, Cameron Gosling, PhD, Brett Williams, PhD

20-36

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Integrated Field Monitoring of Paramedic Workload and Exposure

A Multi-Modal Methodological Study

Alex MacQuarrie, RP, PhD, Matt Stainer, PhD, Eric Drinkwater, PhD, James Crane, PhD, Peter Micalos, PhD, James Wickham, PhD

38-46

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Impact of a Nationwide Notification Promoting Early Adrenaline Administration on Time to First Adrenaline in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Japan

An Interrupted Time-Series Analysis

Koshi Nakagawa, PhD, EMT-P, Ryu Kiimura, Ryo Sagisaka, Daigo Morioka, Hideharu Tanaka

47-61

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Low-Acuity Care in Australian Undergraduate Paramedicine Learning Outcomes

Anthony Carnicelli, BOrth, BClinPrac(Paramedic), GCertL&THthProf, MAdvPara, Anne-Marie M. Williams, PhD, Dale G. Edwards, BHlthSci(Paramedic), MEd, EdD, FACPara

63-83

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Patient Experiences of Posterior Circulation Stroke at Symptom Onset

A Qualitative Study

Shane Devlin, MSc, PgDip-AP, Mary Gilbert, BSc, PgDip, Aine O’Reilly, BSc, PgCert, MSc, Joanne Carolan, BSc, PgDip, Thomas Walsh, MB FRCPI, Tom Lee, MB, BCH, FRCPI, Charles Brand, BA, MSc, PhD

84-99

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Supporting Persons with Sensory Needs Through the Creation and Implementation of BEary Calm Bags in Conjunction with a Local Fire Department

Alexis M. F. Morin, OT, OTD, MOT, OTR, Erin K. Wells, OT, OTD, MSOT, OTR

100-110

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Sleep Dysfunction, Accidents, and Intent to Leave Among Emergency Medical Services Providers

A Cross-Sectional Study

Celia Sporer, PhD, LMHC, EMT-P, Daniel Armstrong, DPT, EMT, Jody Resko, PhD

111-127

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Facilitated Video Case-Based Learning

An Exploratory Single-Case Study of Paramedic Workplace Learning

Adiel Garcia, EdD, NRP

128-143

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Exploring University Education Variation

A Mixed-Methods Survey of Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Undergraduate Paramedical Electrocardiography Content

Matt Wilkinson-Stokes, PhD(c), BP(H1M), Sonja Maria, PhD, Paramedic, Nigel Barr

144-176

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The Paired Learner Model for Paramedic Practicum

A Two-Year Mixed Methods Implementation Study in a Canadian Paramedic Program

Efrem M. Violato, PhD, Benjamin Rauschning, RRT, Sidney L. Newman, Jasmine M. Kayanja, Cameron A. Rimstad, Jakki Lea, ACP

177-188

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Reviews

Chemical Riot Control Agents

A Narrative Review for Prehospital Providers

Frederick B. Rogers, MD, MS, MA, FACS, Nicholas J. Larson, BA, NREMT, David J. Dries, MD, MSE, FACS, MCCM, Benoit Blondeau, MD, MBA, FACS, James E. Kenny, MD, MS

189-198

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How do Newly Qualified Paramedics Experience the Transition to Autonomous Practice, and What Role do Formal Support Structures Play in this Transition?

A Scoping Review

Iain Darby, DipHE, BA(Hons), PGCert, Ursula Rolfe, PhD, MPhil, BSc(Hons), BA(Hons), Edwin van Teijlingen, Scott Devenish, PhD, MaVEdT, BNur, DipParaSc

199-215

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Global Paramedicine and EMS Doctorates

A Registry-Based Analysis

Brett Williams, PhD, FACP

216-223

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Defining Entry-to-Practice Competence in Paramedicine

A Scoping Review

David Page, MS, NRP, Brett Williams, PhD, FACP

224-243

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Stakeholder Acceptance of Drones in Prehospital Emergency Care

An Integrative Review

Grant Colvin BSN, RN

244-262

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Occupational Violence in Paramedicine

An Integrative Review of Prevalence, Predictors, Measurement Gaps, and Impacts

Shohreh Majd, Mojca Bizjak‑Mikic, Andrew Tombs

263-285

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Rethinking Prehospital Fluid Resuscitation for Massive Pulmonary Embolism

A Narrative Literature Review

Elena Kalkidis, Joshua Martin, Jean-Paul Veronese

286-300

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Case Reports

Penetrating Abdominal Injury in Prehospital Care

Expectations and Limitations Related to Current Treatment Guidelines in Polish Emergency Medical Services System Presented as a Case Report

Przemyslaw Kluj, PhD, EMT-P, Paweł Guzik, Krystyna Frydrysiak, MD, Paweł Ratajczyk, MD, Tomasz Gaszyński, MD

301-313

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Special Reports

Qualitative Investigation of EMS Provider Experiences with a Flow-Regulating Safety Device for Manual Ventilation

A Preliminary Report

José G. Luiggi-Hernández, PhD, MPH, James J. Menegazzi, PhD

315-320

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Paramedicine Literature - Tables of Contents

Paramedicine Contents

July-September 2026

Brad Buck, BS, NRP, CP, Julius McAdams, BME, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP

321-364

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Paramedicine Literature Surveillance

Paramedicine Literature Search

June-August 2026

Brenda M. Morrissey, DPA, FP-C, Shaughn Maxwell, PsyM, EMT-P

365-413

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Journal Guidelines

Guidelines for Authors

414-424

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