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- Andersson, Sten-Ove, et al.
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Interaction, Action, and Reflection : How Medics Learn Medical Care in the Swedish Armed Forces
- 2013
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Ingår i: Military medicine. - : Association of Military Surgeons of the U S. - 0026-4075 .- 1930-613X. ; 178:8, s. 861-866
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The objective of this study is to examine how medics within the Swedish Armed Forces perceive their learning outcome following military prehospital training. A qualitative study with a phenomenographic approach was used to investigate how learning is perceived among military medics. At meta level, the results can be viewed as an interaction, i.e., being able to collaborate in the medical platoon, including the ability to interact within the group and being able to lead; an action, i.e., being able to assess and treat casualties, including the ability to communicate with the casualty, to prioritize, and to be able to act; and a reflection, i.e., having confidence in one's own ability in first aid, including being prepared and feeling confident. interaction during the period of education is important for learning. action, being able to act in the field, is based on a drill in which the subject progresses from simple to complex procedures. reflection, learning to help others, is important for confidence, which in turn creates preparedness, thereby making the knowledge meaningful.
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- Jonsson, Anders, et al.
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Experiences of Swedish military medical personnel in combat zones : adapting to competing loyalties
- 2014
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Ingår i: Military medicine. - : Association of Military Surgeons of the U S. - 0026-4075 .- 1930-613X. ; 8:179, s. 821-826
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- OBJECTIVES: The aim of this qualitative study is to explore the Swedish military personnel's experience of what it means to perform a caring role in a combat zone. This study assesses the challenges faced by military medical personnel in the context of a combat zone. METHODS: The design was descriptive with a qualitative inductive approach. Twenty military medical personnel (physicians, nurses, and combat lifesavers) were interviewed individually. They had been involved in international military operations between 2009 and 2012. This study was analyzed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS: The analysis produced four categories: being in a primarily noncaring organization, caring in emotionally charged relationships, lacking an open dialog about expectations of killing and having to prioritize scarce resources. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that medical personnel easily adapt to a military setting. They care but also perform other tasks when they are in a combat zone. The medical personnel want to give care to host nation but use drugs they can spare.
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- Malm, Christer, et al.
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Immunological Alterations Used to Predict Infections in Response to Strenuous Physical Training
- 2011
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Ingår i: Military medicine. - : AMSUS - Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S.. - 0026-4075 .- 1930-613X. ; 176:7, s. 785-790
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to screen leukocyte cell surface markers to identify possible predictors for infection related to physical training. Ten healthy soldiers (mean age, 19.1; mean body mass, 77.4 kg; mean VO ^sub 2^ peak, 4.54 L min ^sup -1^ /58.6 mL min ^sup -1^ kg ^sup -1^ ) were included. Blood samples were collected and number of infections recorded before and after a 6-day training course. White blood cell distributions and expression of surface receptors changed during training. Before training, expression of CD3 on CD8 lymphocytes and percent CD8 CD3 lymphocytes was lower, whereas CD4/CD8 ratio was higher among subjects who failed compared to those who completed the training. A subclinical infection before the start of the military training may alter the CD4/CD8 ratio. Prediction of future infections may be possible from pre-exercise immunological status, fi ndings useful in military settings and exercise, where sudden infections may result in severe consequences.
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