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This review aimed to investigate how person-centredness is conceptualised and implemented by paramedics in emergency practice.

April 10, 2026ParamedicineOpen Access

How does paramedicine conceptualise and implement person-centredness in the reality of practice: A hybrid scoping/methodological review

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Hybrid review explores how paramedics understand and apply person-centred care in emergencies, suggesting significant implications.

This review aimed to investigate how person-centredness is conceptualised and implemented by paramedics in emergency practice.
Conducted systematic searches across five databases for relevant literature.
Applied critical realist analysis using the Person-Centred Practice Framework.
Utilized JBI checklists to assess methodological quality.
Performed thematic synthesis to uncover conceptual patterns and structural mechanisms.
Included seventeen studies: 13 qualitative, 2 quantitative, and 2 systematic reviews.
76% of studies originated from Sweden, highlighting differences in paramedic training.
Identified tensions in understanding person-centredness, emotional regulation, and ethical dilemmas within practice.

McAteer et al. (2026) studied this question.

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