Correction to: Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research
10.1007/s11414-020-09687-4
Due to a production error, this article was inadvertently published without an abstract. The correct abstract is below:
Abstract
There has been limited research regarding paramedics’ experiences responding to behavioral health emergencies in the United States. To address this gap, the researchers conducted qualitative interviews with 23 paramedics to examine their training, skills and workplace experiences, with a particular focus on behavioral health. Paramedics reported: (1) frequently working with patients with behavioral health needs; (2) inadequate behavioral health training; and (3) relying heavily on experience and/or strong interpersonal skills, not training, to address the needs of this population. This data indicates that there is a gap in paramedic training related to addressing behavioral health crises. It is important to build the competencies of paramedics so this workforce can appropriately respond to patients with behavioral health needs, in order to better serve individuals with behavioral health disorders and improve overall health outcomes.
Footnotes
The online version of the original article can be found at 10.1007/s11414-020-09687-4
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