Paramedics to wear cameras after rise in physical assaults

Kendall-Raynor, Petra

doi:10.7748/en.26.4.6.s2

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“…This rigorously conducted systematic review of peer-reviewed and grey literature identified no original research papers reporting on the effect of BWCs on the incidence of OV towards paramedics. Only one paper was identified for full-text screening: a peer-reviewed commentary on the implementation of BWC devices for paramedics (Kendall-Raynor, 2018).…”

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“…Further, the implementation of BWCs is not without risks, in particular those associated with issues of privacy, confidentiality and consent on behalf of paramedic and the public. A growing number of ambulance service providers in Australia and internationally have implemented, or are in the process of implementing, BWC initiatives at a considerable financial expense; these feature prominently in the news media and are posited as being an effective solution to protect paramedics from OV (NSW Ambulance, 2019;NSW Health, 2019;Victoria State Government, 2021;London Ambulance Service, 2021, Marsh, 2021, Smith, 2019, Kendall-Raynor, 2018. There is, however, little evidence describing their use and effectiveness in a paramedicine context, though they have been the subject of research in policing, law enforcement setting and public service contexts.…”

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The impact of body-worn cameras on the incidence of occupational violence towards paramedics: a systematic review

Bruton

Johnson

MacKey

et al. 2022

JACPR

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Purpose Recent evidence indicates an increasing incidence of occupational violence (OV) towards paramedics. Body-worn cameras (BWC) have been posited as an intervention that may deter perpetrators, leading to a growing number of ambulance services introducing BWCs at a considerable financial cost. This study aims to investigate the impact of BWC on the incidence of OV towards paramedics. Design/methodology/approach A systematic review was conducted according to the JBI methodology. EMBASE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, MEDLINE, Cochrane reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, JBI systematic reviews, TROVE and Google Scholar were searched to identify primary research studies reporting on BWCs as an intervention against an outcome of OV incidence. Primary research papers, publicly-accessible government reports, peer-reviewed and grey literature, if published in English, were eligible. Findings The search identified 152 documents, of which 125 were assessed following the removal of duplicates. Following abstract screening then full-text review, there were no studies available to include in the review. Research limitations/implications The introduction of interventions should be supported by evidence and an analysis of associated health economics. There is a need for ambulance services that have implemented BWC initiatives to make evaluation data available publicly for transparent review to inform decision-making elsewhere in the profession. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, these findings represent the first investigation of BWCs as a strategy to reduce the incidence of OV towards paramedics. They highlight the need to apply research frameworks rigorously and transparently to OV reduction initiatives to ensure paramedics are protected by evidence-based strategies.

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The impact of body-worn cameras on the incidence of occupational violence towards paramedics: a systematic review

Bruton

Johnson

MacKey

et al. 2022

JACPR

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“…The use of video technologies implemented with the stated purpose of improving security is becoming increasingly common. For example, in the UK, BWCs are now used by the police [21], emergency healthcare workers including paramedics [22,23,24], and retail staff [25,26,27]. However, the use of some of these technologies on inpatient wards is controversial [28,29].…”

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The use and impact of surveillance-based technology initiatives in inpatient and acute mental health settings: A systematic review

Griffiths,

Saunders,

Foye

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Background: The use of surveillance technologies is becoming increasingly common in inpatient mental health settings, commonly justified as efforts to improve safety and cost-effectiveness. However, the use of these technologies has been questioned in light of limited research conducted and the sensitivities, ethical concerns and potential harms of surveillance. This systematic review aims to: 1) map how surveillance technologies have been employed in inpatient mental health settings, 2) identify any best practice guidance, 3) explore how they are experienced by patients, staff and carers, and 4) examine evidence regarding their impact. Methods: We searched five academic databases (Embase, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, PubMed and Scopus), one grey literature database (HMIC) and two pre-print servers (medRxiv and PsyArXiv) to identify relevant papers published up to 18/09/2023. We also conducted backwards and forwards citation tracking and contacted experts to identify relevant literature. Quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Data were synthesised using a narrative approach. Results: A total of 27 studies were identified as meeting the inclusion criteria. Included studies reported on CCTV/video monitoring (n = 13), Vision-Based Patient Monitoring and Management (VBPMM) (n = 6), Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) (n = 4), GPS electronic monitoring (n = 2) and wearable sensors (n = 2). Twelve papers (44.4%) were rated as low quality, five (18.5%) medium quality, and ten (37.0%) high quality. Five studies (18.5%) declared a conflict of interest. We identified minimal best practice guidance. Qualitative findings indicate that patient, staff and carer perceptions and experiences of surveillance technologies are mixed and complex. Quantitative findings regarding the impact of surveillance on outcomes such as self-harm, violence, aggression, care quality and cost-effectiveness were inconsistent or weak. Discussion: There is currently insufficient evidence to suggest that surveillance technologies in inpatient mental health settings are achieving the outcomes they are employed to achieve, such as improving safety and reducing costs. The studies were generally of low methodological quality, lacked lived experience involvement, and a substantial proportion (18.5%) declared conflicts of interest. Further independent coproduced research is needed to more comprehensively evaluate the impact of surveillance technologies in inpatient settings, including harms and benefits. If surveillance technologies are to be implemented, it will be important to engage all key stakeholders in the development of policies, procedures and best practice guidance to regulate their use, with a particular emphasis on prioritising the perspectives of patients.

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Policing universities: exploring the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) by private campus security officers

Menichelli,

Bullock,

Garland

et al. 2024

Policing and Society

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Paramedics to wear cameras after rise in physical assaults

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The impact of body-worn cameras on the incidence of occupational violence towards paramedics: a systematic review

The impact of body-worn cameras on the incidence of occupational violence towards paramedics: a systematic review

The use and impact of surveillance-based technology initiatives in inpatient and acute mental health settings: A systematic review

Policing universities: exploring the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) by private campus security officers

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