Critical Incidents Scale for Ambulance Work ‐ Denmark (CISAW-D): the development of a screening tool for work exposure to critical events in operative ambulance personnel

Abstract

This study showed that critical events in ambulance work included events that are not normally considered traumatic, and indicated that understanding the cumulative effect of these events is important when trying to prevent traumatic sequalae in ambulance personnel. The study highlighted the importance of increased focus on non-traumatic incidents that have an ongoing impact on paramedics' mental health and well-being. The Critical Incidents Scale for Ambulance Work - Denmark (CISAW-D) is a promising tool for systematic screening for exposure to critical events in ambulance work.