Robbie King, PhD
@robbieking.bsky.social
Registered Paramedic, lecturer and researcher. Advocate for consumer engagement and patient experience to guide models of paramedic-led healthcare.
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Robbie King, PhD
@robbieking.bsky.social
· Apr 17
A Practical Example of How to Apply Constructivist Grounded Theory Methodology: Exploring Patient Experiences During Paramedic Led Healthcare
Application of qualitative enquiry is necessary to improve the understanding of patient experience during paramedic-led healthcare. Grounded Theory (GT) is acknowledged as a rigorous qualitative meth...
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A practical example of Charmaz’s constructivist approach to grounded theory.
This methodology paper aims to provide guidance for researchers considering this approach.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
This methodology paper aims to provide guidance for researchers considering this approach.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Seeking research participants:
- Qualified paramedics
- Paramedic employed or involved in an educational role,
- Health organisation managers - directly responsible for, or influences policies related to the clinical education of paramedics
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- Qualified paramedics
- Paramedic employed or involved in an educational role,
- Health organisation managers - directly responsible for, or influences policies related to the clinical education of paramedics
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August 19, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Seeking research participants:
- Qualified paramedics
- Paramedic employed or involved in an educational role,
- Health organisation managers - directly responsible for, or influences policies related to the clinical education of paramedics
lnkd.in/g4CSPdKB
- Qualified paramedics
- Paramedic employed or involved in an educational role,
- Health organisation managers - directly responsible for, or influences policies related to the clinical education of paramedics
lnkd.in/g4CSPdKB
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Understanding paramedic attrition: A scoping review exploring why paramedics are leaving the profession - Australasian Emergency Care www.ausemergcare.com/article/S258...
Understanding paramedic attrition: A scoping review exploring why paramedics are leaving the profession
Over the past decade, health care and ambulance organisations worldwide have reported
increasing paramedic attrition rates, with many of these leavers exiting the profession
entirely. Retaining experi...
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August 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Understanding paramedic attrition: A scoping review exploring why paramedics are leaving the profession - Australasian Emergency Care www.ausemergcare.com/article/S258...
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Researchers at University of the Sunshine Coast are seeking research participants for a study exploring: Perceived impacts of incivility within paramedic systems.
To participate in this short online survey visit our Research Board at bit.ly/ACP-ResearchBoard
To participate in this short online survey visit our Research Board at bit.ly/ACP-ResearchBoard
July 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Researchers at University of the Sunshine Coast are seeking research participants for a study exploring: Perceived impacts of incivility within paramedic systems.
To participate in this short online survey visit our Research Board at bit.ly/ACP-ResearchBoard
To participate in this short online survey visit our Research Board at bit.ly/ACP-ResearchBoard
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Open access: Ambulance Staff Experiences and Perceptions of Medical Emergencies in Care Homes in the East Midlands, United Kingdom: A Qualitative Interview Study #PrehospitalSky #EMSky @arc-em.bsky.social #NIHR www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Ambulance Staff Experiences and Perceptions of Medical Emergencies in Care Homes in the East Midlands, United Kingdom: A Qualitative Interview Study
Care home residents often experience medical emergencies requiring ambulance attendance that may lead to potentially avoidable hospitalization. We aimed to explore ambulance staff experiences of me...
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April 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Open access: Ambulance Staff Experiences and Perceptions of Medical Emergencies in Care Homes in the East Midlands, United Kingdom: A Qualitative Interview Study #PrehospitalSky #EMSky @arc-em.bsky.social #NIHR www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
I'm very proud to share this person-centred framework to guide a more holistic approach to paramedic-led patient consultation. This aims to complement traditional biomedical assessment approaches with a complimentary biopsychosocial approach.
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April 30, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I'm very proud to share this person-centred framework to guide a more holistic approach to paramedic-led patient consultation. This aims to complement traditional biomedical assessment approaches with a complimentary biopsychosocial approach.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Ever wondered about the diversity of paramedic roles?
Great piece of work by Fintan Feerick et al.
bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Great piece of work by Fintan Feerick et al.
bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Exploring alternative paramedic roles: a multinational mixed-methods survey - BMC Medical Education
Background While paramedicine is an evolving profession globally, there remain many disparities around titles and roles within the various jurisdictions that may not be fully captured in the literatur...
bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com
April 27, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Ever wondered about the diversity of paramedic roles?
Great piece of work by Fintan Feerick et al.
bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Great piece of work by Fintan Feerick et al.
bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
A practical example of Charmaz’s constructivist approach to grounded theory.
This methodology paper aims to provide guidance for researchers considering this approach.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
This methodology paper aims to provide guidance for researchers considering this approach.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
A Practical Example of How to Apply Constructivist Grounded Theory Methodology: Exploring Patient Experiences During Paramedic Led Healthcare
Application of qualitative enquiry is necessary to improve the understanding of patient experience during paramedic-led healthcare. Grounded Theory (GT) is acknowledged as a rigorous qualitative meth...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
April 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
A practical example of Charmaz’s constructivist approach to grounded theory.
This methodology paper aims to provide guidance for researchers considering this approach.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
This methodology paper aims to provide guidance for researchers considering this approach.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Reposted by Robbie King, PhD
Make sure to mark November 20 & 21 in your calendars!
Introducing our two-day Regional Paramedic Symposium, this year visiting Port Macquarie, NSW.
Subscribe for event updates at bit.ly/ACP-Regional-Symposium
Introducing our two-day Regional Paramedic Symposium, this year visiting Port Macquarie, NSW.
Subscribe for event updates at bit.ly/ACP-Regional-Symposium
April 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Make sure to mark November 20 & 21 in your calendars!
Introducing our two-day Regional Paramedic Symposium, this year visiting Port Macquarie, NSW.
Subscribe for event updates at bit.ly/ACP-Regional-Symposium
Introducing our two-day Regional Paramedic Symposium, this year visiting Port Macquarie, NSW.
Subscribe for event updates at bit.ly/ACP-Regional-Symposium
Reposted by Robbie King, PhD
We're pleased to announce that abstracts are now being welcomed for ACP International Conference (ACPIC) 2025 in Brisbane!
Submissions will be accepted until Thursday 29 May. Learn more at bit.ly/ACPIC25-Abstracts
Submissions will be accepted until Thursday 29 May. Learn more at bit.ly/ACPIC25-Abstracts
April 8, 2025 at 8:08 AM
We're pleased to announce that abstracts are now being welcomed for ACP International Conference (ACPIC) 2025 in Brisbane!
Submissions will be accepted until Thursday 29 May. Learn more at bit.ly/ACPIC25-Abstracts
Submissions will be accepted until Thursday 29 May. Learn more at bit.ly/ACPIC25-Abstracts
Reposted by Robbie King, PhD
A reminder that applications are now being welcomed for the first round of 2025 College Research Grants.
Members are encouraged to apply for either our Early Career Research Grant ($6,000) or Higher Degree by Research Grant ($3,000).
Applications open until May 1st at bit.ly/Research-Grants-2025
Members are encouraged to apply for either our Early Career Research Grant ($6,000) or Higher Degree by Research Grant ($3,000).
Applications open until May 1st at bit.ly/Research-Grants-2025
April 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
A reminder that applications are now being welcomed for the first round of 2025 College Research Grants.
Members are encouraged to apply for either our Early Career Research Grant ($6,000) or Higher Degree by Research Grant ($3,000).
Applications open until May 1st at bit.ly/Research-Grants-2025
Members are encouraged to apply for either our Early Career Research Grant ($6,000) or Higher Degree by Research Grant ($3,000).
Applications open until May 1st at bit.ly/Research-Grants-2025
“Beyond the sirens”
If you’re interested in understanding how paramedicine has evolved and the true nature of the role of paramedics, this is worth a listen.
open.spotify.com/episode/1fjJ...
If you’re interested in understanding how paramedicine has evolved and the true nature of the role of paramedics, this is worth a listen.
open.spotify.com/episode/1fjJ...
Beyond the Sirens: The Unique and Evolving Nature of Paramedicine with Will Broughton
Pre-Hospital Care Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
January 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
“Beyond the sirens”
If you’re interested in understanding how paramedicine has evolved and the true nature of the role of paramedics, this is worth a listen.
open.spotify.com/episode/1fjJ...
If you’re interested in understanding how paramedicine has evolved and the true nature of the role of paramedics, this is worth a listen.
open.spotify.com/episode/1fjJ...
Reposted by Robbie King, PhD
This has been one of the most read things I have written for @bmj.com so ICYMI
Why we need to value experience if we want productivity in healthcare
Why we need to value experience if we want productivity in healthcare
My latest @bmj.com on why an experienced workforce is necessary for safety and productivity www.bmj.com/content/387/...
“Rookie factor”: why healthcare workforce policy needs to embrace experience
What price experience? I have been working across several safety critical industries for years and in terms of the approaches that these industries take to workforce issues there are some stark differ...
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January 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This has been one of the most read things I have written for @bmj.com so ICYMI
Why we need to value experience if we want productivity in healthcare
Why we need to value experience if we want productivity in healthcare
Reposted by Robbie King, PhD
The enshittification of uk general practice. (He’s talking about our paper!!) led by @oohgpwales.bsky.social
bjgp.org/content/75/7...
bjgp.org/content/75/7...
The enshittification of general practice
It was Cory Doctorow, the author, who coined the term ‘enshittification’ when he used it to describe the evolution and, critically, the deterioration of tech platforms. In 2023 the American Dialect So...
bjgp.org
January 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The enshittification of uk general practice. (He’s talking about our paper!!) led by @oohgpwales.bsky.social
bjgp.org/content/75/7...
bjgp.org/content/75/7...
This research revealed that it is necessary for paramedics to support a patient through social processes for that person to restore their self-efficacy, and enable them to manage their concerns without hospital ED attendance.
ahj.com.au/new-content/...
ahj.com.au/new-content/...
Patient-paramedic trust can help free up emergency departments
ahj.com.au
December 30, 2024 at 4:29 AM
This research revealed that it is necessary for paramedics to support a patient through social processes for that person to restore their self-efficacy, and enable them to manage their concerns without hospital ED attendance.
ahj.com.au/new-content/...
ahj.com.au/new-content/...
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STRENGTHEN PRIMARY CARE
November 25, 2024 at 1:38 PM
STRENGTHEN PRIMARY CARE
Respecting our diverse backgrounds and beliefs enriches our society.
November 15, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Respecting our diverse backgrounds and beliefs enriches our society.
"Patients experience reinforced trust in paramedics when they perceive they have received both clinically professional, and compassionate care that acknowledges their unique vulnerabilities..they report restored confidence to self-manage in the community"
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Patients’ experiences of non-conveyance following an Australian ambulance service paramedic response: A constructivist grounded theory exploration - Robbie King, Florin I Oprescu, Bill Lord, Belinda F...
Understanding patient experience is associated with quality, safe, and effective healthcare. However, there is a scarcity of knowledge explaining how patients e...
journals.sagepub.com
November 14, 2024 at 5:46 PM
"Patients experience reinforced trust in paramedics when they perceive they have received both clinically professional, and compassionate care that acknowledges their unique vulnerabilities..they report restored confidence to self-manage in the community"
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...