| Description |
1 online resource (200 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the authors -- Acknowledgements -- List of figures -- List of tables -- Glossary of terms -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Aims of this book -- 1.2 Rationale for the book -- 1.3 The research questions -- 1.4 Structure of the book -- 2 Historical context -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 The Millar report -- 2.3 Cultural boundaries -- 2.4 The Institute of Health Care and Development awards -- 2.5 National ambulance service dispute -- 2.6 The move to higher education -- 2.7 Influential policy documents -- 2.8 Today's healthcare professional |
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2.9 Professional body -- 2.9.1 Summary -- 3 Exploring the literature -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Culture and subculture -- 3.3 Organisational culture -- 3.4 Hidden curriculum -- 3.5 Paramedic professionalism and professional identity -- 3.6 Paramedic storytelling -- 3.7 Pedagogy and community of practice -- 3.8 Tension -- 3.9 Enculturation -- 3.9.1 Overview of the chapter -- 4 Methods of enquiry -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Research paradigm -- 4.3 Ethnographic principles -- 4.4 Methods -- 4.5 What method to employ -- 4.6 The research study -- 4.7 Study site -- 4.8 Participants |
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4.9 Sample size and study duration -- 4.9.1 Ethics -- 4.9.2 Pilot testing -- 4.9.3 Initial stage of data collection -- 4.9.4 Personal and analytical notes -- 4.9.5 Data analyses and management -- 4.9.6 Conclusions -- 4.9.7 Overview of the chapter -- 5 Findings -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Setting the scene -- 5.3 A typical 12-hour shift -- 5.4 Context -- 5.5 Work experience -- 5.6 Tensions -- 5.7 Harassment, inequality, and bullying -- 5.8 Paramedic professional identity -- 5.9 Authority and power -- 5.9.1 Examples of perceived elitism -- 5.9.2 Deviant behaviour |
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5.9.3 Meal break avoidance and finishing shifts on time -- 5.9.4 Black humour -- 5.9.5 Institutionalisation -- 5.9.6 Summary -- 6 Discussion -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The relationship of data to a conceptual framework -- 6.3 Enculturation -- 6.4 Pedagogy -- 6.5 Communities of practice and storytelling -- 6.6 Tensions -- 6.7 Professional identity or blue-collar workers -- 6.8 Implications for practice -- 6.9 Conclusion -- 7 Reflections and recommendations -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Summary of findings -- 7.3 Assessment processes -- 7.4 Insider-outsider researcher -- 7.5 Reflecting on the study |
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7.6 Strengths and limitations of the study -- 7.7 Future directions and recommendations for policy and practice -- 7.8 Conclusion -- Index |
| Summary |
Drawing on extensive ethnographic research, this fascinating book highlights the challenges and contradictions faced by neophyte paramedics as they transition from a classroom setting into day-to-day clinical work placements |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Subject |
Great Britain. National Health Service.
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Allied health personnel -- Great Britain
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Allied health personnel -- Vocational guidance -- Great Britain
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Waller, Diane
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| ISBN |
9781040001301 |
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1040001300 |
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