ArticleBMC health services research2026
Positivity in the paramedic workplace: pathways to flourishing amidst adversity.
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Abstract
backgroundParamedic practice is evolving worldwide. Frequent exposure to traumatic and stressful incidents, combined with demanding workplace conditions, significantly affects the well-being of paramedic personnel. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of flourishing among private-sector paramedics in post-COVID-19 South Africa.
methodsThe theoretical foundation of this study is rooted in phenomenology. This qualitative approach seeks to explore the lived experiences of individuals willing to share first-person accounts of being paramedics in a post-COVID work context. To address the research problem, a purposive sample of 13 private sector paramedics was selected. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews using open-ended questions, encouraging rich, reflective accounts of their lived experiences. Thematic analysis in MAXQDA software was used to identify recurring patterns, emergent themes, and unique perspectives.
resultsWorkplace flourishing was experienced as a dynamic, interconnected process in the work environment. Findings demonstrated an ongoing interplay between emotional regulation, vocational meaning and relational embeddedness within a high-risk operational context. Flourishing emerged through internal emotional steadiness, professional engagement, and supportive social environments. These findings indicate that flourishing is possible even in high-stress paramedic environments.
conclusionOutcomes revealed that promoting well-being among paramedics in the post-COVID period requires integrating emotional support, satisfying psychological needs, meaningful learning opportunities, relational connections and enabling working conditions.
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