Public Perception and Expectations of Paramedic Care in Saskatchewan

The proposed study is based on the premise that the public have valuable perspectives, insights, and ideas to offer regarding paramedic care. The study will use a qualitative descriptive research design to explore the publics’ perceptions and experiences related to paramedic care in Saskatchewan.
Interviews and focus groups will be conducted with participants from different communities including: Indigenous Peoples, seniors, new immigrants, residents of the inner-city, urban, rural, and northern areas of the province. The Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP), along with its research partners at the University of Regina (U of R) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic will use the data collected to inform future standards of practice, changes to scope of practice, program curriculum, and the effectiveness of the regulator in representing the public’s interests.

Faculty Supervisor:

Florence Luhanga

Student:

Partner:

Saskatchewan College of Paramedics

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public administration

University:

University of Regina

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