Exploring individual and work organizational peculiarities of working in emergency medical communication centers in Norway- a qualitative study

BMC Health Services Research
Ann-Chatrin LeonardsenCamilla Hardeland

Abstract

Emergency Medical call-takers working in Emergency Medical Communication Centers (EMCCs) are addressing complex and potentially life threatening problems. The call-takers have to make fast decisions, responding to problems described in phone calls. Recent studies focus mainly on individual aspects of call-takers' work. The objectives of this study were to explore 1) What characterizes individual work performance of call takers in EMCCs? and 2) What characterizes work organizational factors call takers see as most relevant to the performance of their work? The research is based upon in-depth interviews with call takers at three EMCCs in Norway (n = 19). Interviews were performed during the period May 2013 to September 2014. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Two main themes that related to individual work performance and to work organizational factors in EMCCs were identified, namely: 1) "Core technologies" and 2) "Environmental issues" . The theme "Core technologies" included the subthemes a) multiple tasks, b) critical incidents, and c) unpredictability. The theme "Environmental issues" included the subthemes a) lack of support, b) lack of resources, c) exposure to complaints, and d) an invisible service. At the indivi...Continue Reading

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