ASTNA is always looking for ways to help improve the industry and what better way than through research. You are invited to participate in a research project that is being conducted by one of our members Jenn Killeen.
Please take 20 minutes to complete the survey below. We look forward to sharing the results with you in the near future. Thank you!
***This is an independent study and not sponsored or endorsed by the ASTNA.
My name is Jenn Killeen, and I am a doctoral student at National University. I am conducting a research study to explore how flight nurses experience fatigue and how Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS) are implemented in rotor-wing Air Medical Transport (AMT) services.
I am recruiting individuals who meet all of these criteria:
Be aflight nursecurrently working inrotor-wing (helicopter) AMTservices.
Have at least2 years of experienceas a flight nurse.
Work primarily inrural AMT servicesin the United States, with a CAMTS accredited program.
If you decide to participate in this study, you will be asked to do the following activities:
Complete an online demographic questionnaire for 5-10 minutes.
Participate in aMicrosoft Teams interviewlasting 45-60 minutes.
Answer questions about your work conditions, experiences withfatigue, and thefatigue management systemsin your organization.
Review your interview transcripts for 10 minutes
During these activities, you will be asked questions about:
Demographic background (e.g., your age, gender, years of experience as a flight nurse, and state of operation).
Typical work conditions (e.g., shift length, number of hours worked per month, commute times, and the types of vehicles you work in).
Experiences with fatigue during your shifts, including how it affects your ability to provide care and your well-being.
Knowledge of and engagement with Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS) at your organization, including your perceptions of their effectiveness and suggestions for improvement.
Impact of fatigue on your personal and professional well-being, and any strategies you use to manage it both during and outside of work.
You will be asked to reflect on your day-to-day responsibilities as a flight nurse and share any experiences or challenges you’ve had related to fatigue management in rotor-wing AMT services.
The Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association is a nonprofit member organization whose mission is to advance the practice of transport nursing and enhance the quality of patient care through commitment to safety and education.
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