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Robbie King, PhD

@robbieking.bsky.social
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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 · 28/04/2026
I’m pleased to share our newly published scoping review, “Barriers and facilitators to paramedics use of referral pathways as alternatives to emergency department presentation." lnkd.in/gykQGUxG
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Robbie King, PhD @robbieking.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
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Robbie King, PhD @robbieking.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
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
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LKS for NHS Ambulance Services in England @lksase.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
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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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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Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
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
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Niro Siriwardena @nsiriwardena.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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....
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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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Robbie King, PhD @robbieking.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
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/...
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Robbie King, PhD @robbieking.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Ever wondered about the diversity of paramedic roles? Great piece of work by Fintan Feerick et al. bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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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...
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Robbie King, PhD @robbieking.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
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Robbie King, PhD @robbieking.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
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/...
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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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Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
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
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Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
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
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Australasian College of Paramedicine @acparamedicine.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
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
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Robbie King, PhD @robbieking.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Fantastic - great approach.
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Robbie King, PhD @robbieking.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
“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...
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Beyond the Sirens: The Unique and Evolving Nature of Paramedicine with Will Broughton
Pre-Hospital Care Podcast · Episode
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Alison Leary @alisonleary1.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
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
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
The enshittification of uk general practice. (He’s talking about our paper!!) led by @oohgpwales.bsky.social bjgp.org/content/75/7...
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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...
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Robbie King, PhD @robbieking.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
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/...
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Patient-paramedic trust can help free up emergency departments
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
STRENGTHEN PRIMARY CARE
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Robbie King, PhD @robbieking.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Respecting our diverse backgrounds and beliefs enriches our society.
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Robbie King, PhD @robbieking.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
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Research finds patient-paramedic trust can help free up emergency departments
The professionalism and compassion of paramedics attending emergency calls can reduce unnecessary presentations at hospital emergency departments, according to University of the Sunshine Coast researc...
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Robbie King, PhD @robbieking.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
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Ambulance clinicians’ responsibility when encountering patients in a suicidal process
Even though the traditional focus in emergency care is on life-threatening medical crisis, ambulance clinicians frequently encounter patients with mental illness, including suicidal ideation. A suicid...
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Robbie King, PhD @robbieking.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
"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/...
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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...
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