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Exploring paramedicine models of care : A novel macro analysis using the RESPIGHT framework
Weber, Anthony Devenish, Anthony Lam, Louisa
Weber, Anthony
Devenish, Anthony
Lam, Louisa
Abstract
Objective
To evaluate the alignment of undergraduate paramedicine curricula in Australia with the RESPIGHT model, focusing on diverse aspects such as emergency response, community engagement and governance.
Design
Deductive thematic analysis was conducted to assess the alignment of curricula from 16 Australian universities with the RESPIGHT framework.
Setting
The study reviewed undergraduate pre-registration paramedicine programmes across Australian universities.
Participants
The study included a comprehensive analysis of curricula from 16 universities offering undergraduate paramedicine programmes.
Main Outcome Measure
The degree of alignment of paramedicine curricula with the RESPIGHT categories: emergency response, community engagement, situated practice, primary healthcare, integration with health services, governance, leadership and treatment and transport.
Results
The analysis revealed varying degrees of alignment across the RESPIGHT categories, with notable discrepancies in areas such as community engagement and governance. Some universities demonstrated strong alignment in emergency response and treatment, while others showed weaker integration with primary healthcare and community engagement.
Conclusion
The study highlights significant disparities in the preparedness of paramedicine students for the broad scope of practice required in modern healthcare. The findings underscore the need for curriculum reform to better prepare students for community care models and the evolving healthcare landscape, ensuring a more comprehensive and integrated approach to paramedicine education in Australia.
Keywords
community engagement, curriculum alignment, emergency response, paramedicine education, primary healthcare
Date
2025
Type
Journal article
Journal
Australian Journal of Rural Health
Book
Volume
33
Issue
1
Page Range
1-8
Article Number
Article e13215
ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Open Access Status
License
All rights reserved
File Access
Controlled
Notes
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