Paramedic Research: Principles, Designs and Methods

Research is fundamental in generating evidence to inform best practice. Not only does it drive improvements in patient care, but it also fosters the ongoing advancement of a profession. As the paramedic profession grows, so does the need for robust research.

Paramedic Research: Principles, Designs and Methods harnesses the expertise of over 40 contributors, from across the UK and beyond, each offering a wealth of insight and experience. The result is a practical resource which guides you through the entirety of the research process, from identifying areas needing investigation and designing research questions to data collection, analysis and presenting your findings in a meaningful way.

Context is everything, so this book draws on examples of research undertaken in settings that are familiar to unplanned, urgent and emergency care staff. This allows you to focus on the essential elements of research philosophies, principles and constructs without needing to learn about new healthcare environments.

If you are hoping to master the transformative power of research within the prehospital and emergency care setting, understand its relevance and embrace it as an integral component of clinical practice, then this book is for you.

Review 

As a paramedic lecturer, I’m always looking for resources that not only explain research concepts but also make them relevant to our profession. Paramedic Research: Principles, Designs and Methods does exactly that. It’s a book I now recommend to my students because it demystifies research and shows how it underpins evidence-based practice in prehospital care. What I particularly value is the structured approach—it takes readers from the basics of research principles through to study design, data analysis, and dissemination. The examples are drawn from real paramedic contexts, which makes it easier for students to see the practical application of theory. This is crucial because many paramedic students find research intimidating, and this book helps break down that barrier.

Emma Mundle, Lecturer in Paramedic Science at The University of Portsmouth