Eui-Jae Lee, Dong-Il Seo, Seung-Man Lee, Jong-Hyuck Kim
Changes in Physical Fitness among Elementary and Middle School Students in Korea before and after COVID-19
International journal of environmental research and public health
role paramedics expanded significantly past two decades requiring advanced skills education meet demands diverse healthcare settings 2021 academic requirements paramedics raised bachelors degree align registered professions limited evidence effective paramedic practice education necessitates novel new examination unique learning methods emphasising need establish effective learning relationships mentors learners enhance professional respect support achieving learning outcomes study aimed investigate expectations student paramedics mentors focusing learning dynamics within paramedic education qualitative study used purposive sampling recruit participants two distinct cohorts student paramedics university stirling practice educator mentors scottish ambulance service focus groups conducted illuminate comprehensive insights participants expectations regarding practice education respective roles learning process codebook thematic analysis used assess alignment expectations findings illustrate important challenges within practice placement across learning paradigms highlight attitudes surrounding integration higher education expectations practice placements challenges encompass systemic barriers including support provided mentors assume increased responsibilities barriers deter qualified staff initially undertaking role study aimed assess expectations practice educators students within paramedic profession scotland methodology effectively identified key themes comprehensive data marking first primary research field disparities learning styles expectation measurement attitudes toward higher education practice placements could significantly impact teaching assessment processes findings suggest increased support practice educators educational programs addressing challenges mentorship stronger links higher education institutes scottish ambulance service research needed understand extent expectation gap expectations evolve develop strategies address disparities