International Emergency Nursing Vol. 66 January 2023
Physicians and nurse’s perceptions of leadership in military pre-hospital emergency care
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Title
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 66 January 2023
Physicians and nurse’s perceptions of leadership in military pre-hospital emergency care
Physicians and nurse’s perceptions of leadership in military pre-hospital emergency care
Subject
Physicians and nurse’s perceptions, military pre-hospital emergency care
Description
Over the last 20 years, the Swedish Armed Forces have participated
in international armed operations in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Liberia, among others [1]. Physicians and nurses are recruited from the civilian sector, and military physicians and nurses in the Swedish Armed Forces are, by definition, non-combatants. The physicians and nurses are under the command of a tactical officer, and thus the tactical officer has great responsibility for the emergency care on the battlefield. The conditions of military pre-hospital emergency care differ from those of civilian pre-hospital emergency care. One aspect is the difference in environmental conditions and safety, which means that physicians and nurses are exposed to the same risks as regular soldiers [2]. The aim of medical objectives is for the Swedish nurses to treat the injured soldier
within 30 min of the injury in the battle zone, which is relatively unique from an international perspective [3]. It is argued that taking care of casualties in the battlefield is a complex task. “Casualty care in austere environments is context dependent. It is not possible to transfer civilian guidelines to the military environment without the necessary adjustments to these guidelines, in order not to cause problems” (2, p.71). In nursing, two leadership styles are commonly used i.e., transactional, and transformational. Transactional leadership is based on the leader following the development of the situation and intervening when something negative happens. This style can be valuable in situations that include lack of time and high levels of stress. Transformational leadership is more about compliance, reward, motivation, and creating responsibility for achieving common goals.
in international armed operations in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Liberia, among others [1]. Physicians and nurses are recruited from the civilian sector, and military physicians and nurses in the Swedish Armed Forces are, by definition, non-combatants. The physicians and nurses are under the command of a tactical officer, and thus the tactical officer has great responsibility for the emergency care on the battlefield. The conditions of military pre-hospital emergency care differ from those of civilian pre-hospital emergency care. One aspect is the difference in environmental conditions and safety, which means that physicians and nurses are exposed to the same risks as regular soldiers [2]. The aim of medical objectives is for the Swedish nurses to treat the injured soldier
within 30 min of the injury in the battle zone, which is relatively unique from an international perspective [3]. It is argued that taking care of casualties in the battlefield is a complex task. “Casualty care in austere environments is context dependent. It is not possible to transfer civilian guidelines to the military environment without the necessary adjustments to these guidelines, in order not to cause problems” (2, p.71). In nursing, two leadership styles are commonly used i.e., transactional, and transformational. Transactional leadership is based on the leader following the development of the situation and intervening when something negative happens. This style can be valuable in situations that include lack of time and high levels of stress. Transformational leadership is more about compliance, reward, motivation, and creating responsibility for achieving common goals.
Creator
Anders Sidenblad, Jorgen Jansson, Sten-Ove Andersson
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd.
Date
January 2023
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
1755-599X
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
Coverage
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 66 January 2023
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Citation
Anders Sidenblad, Jorgen Jansson, Sten-Ove Andersson, “International Emergency Nursing Vol. 66 January 2023
Physicians and nurse’s perceptions of leadership in military pre-hospital emergency care,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed November 21, 2024, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/1773.
Physicians and nurse’s perceptions of leadership in military pre-hospital emergency care,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed November 21, 2024, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/1773.