ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
"Reality shock"-a qualitative exploration of helicopter emergency medical services nurses' challenges and experiences in China.
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Aim: To explore the lived experiences of nurses involved in Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), identifying the core challenges they encountered and their support needs. Methods: A qualitative research design was employed. Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 14 nurses who had participated in at least one HEMS mission. Colaizzi's phenomenological method was used for data analysis to extract key themes from the participants' narratives. Results: Four major themes emerged from the analyses: (1) Conclusion: This study shows that most Chinese nurses encounter "reality shock" when participating in HEMS, face certain physical and mental burdens, and lack highly standardized procedures and emergency response plans during task execution. Meanwhile, their professional identity and team collaboration capabilities gradually mature as tasks progress continuously.
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