Journal of Paramedic Practice
Student perceptions of patient safety incident reporting while on placement
Background: Reporting of patient safety incidents is persistently lower than would be expected in the NHS ambulance service. Aims: This study explored student paramedics' perceptions of safety incident reporting during practice placements, including barriers and facilitators to this. Methods: An online qualitative questionnaire was distributed to undergraduate paramedics who had completed at least one period of practice placement at levels 4–6. Responses were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Findings: Fo …