The Student Paramedic Podcast Podshape

Welcome back to the FINAL episode of the 'Research Mini-Series'.

In this episode, Dr Sandy MacQuarrie helps us understand if the research that we are looking at is reliable and of good quality. This is crucial in all stages of our careers, from university student, to paramedic on road, to completing a research study. Our practice needs to be guided by evidence-based study and information. 

Topics discussed include:


Predatory journals
Impact factor of a journal
Q rating 
Date submitted vs. date published 
Peer reviewed 
Heirarchy of evidence and strength
Frameworks such as CASP and JBI


DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own.

Welcome back to the 'Research Mini-Series'.

This episode follows on from starting out with a research idea and delves into different types of research methodology and the next steps in the process. Dr Sandy MacQuarrie helps us break down these concepts into easy to follow ideas.

Have a passion or a strong interest in what you want to study. For all of the current researchers and educators spark imagination in students and colleagues.

Please check out the textbook Introducing, Designing and Conducting Research for Paramedics for further information.

DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own.

Welcome back to the 'Research Mini-Series'. 

Things we've discussed in this episode to help you on your journey:


Setting up 'Google Scholar Alerts'
Using platforms such as: EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley etc. to keep all of your articles in one place - this can assist you with finding out a methodology to use and you may find that there are the same groups of people doing particular studies around your topic. 
Much more...

Please check out this textbook Introducing, Designing and Conducting Research for Paramedics to help break down these topics more.

Link to the Hexoskin study.

DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own.

Welcome back to the Research Mini-Series! In this episode we interview paramedic, Abbie Little on her journey from paramedic to PhD candidate! In this episode we break down some of the attitudes and barriers that people have towards getting started in research. Abbie discusses her experience, the positives, the challenges and what she would like others to take away from this.

Here is the link to her study if you can take some time to read through and participate! 


DISCLAIMER: all of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. 

Welcome to the first episode of our 'Research Mini-Series'. In this episode, we have a discussion with Dr Sandy MacQuarrie. Sandy is a paramedic, educator and researcher who has inspired both new knowledge as well as other students and clinicians in their research journey's. Today we discuss Sandy's journey into research and the exciting places that it has led him.

We also have a fantastic giveaway with Dr Sandy MacQuarrie and Elsevier textbooks! Keep an eye out!

Please look at Edge Human Performance Group and get into contact with Dr Sandy MacQuarrie.

Don't forget to reach out to us on our social media: Instagram, Facebook or via email thestudentparamedicpodcast@gmail.com 

DISCLAIMER: All of the opinions of each individual on 'The Student Paramedic Podcast' are their own. 

In 2024 we are trying something a little different & having a deep dive into certain topics. 

We wanted to change the ideas and attitudes held towards research. Dr Sandy MacQuarrie helps us tackle this topic, inspire and spark imagination! We have special guest Abbie Little, who shares her full circle experience. 

This topics is broken down into easy and digestible episodes to help navigate challenging terms and ideas. Sandy provides real and easy tips and tricks! 
At some point in our careers, we’ve either wanted to or will want to change a type of guideline or approach to practice/equipment/drug and we have to use evidence to guide our university assignments and future/current practice. We can’t shy away from this topic! But this mini-series is here to help! 

We also have a fantastic giveaway with Dr Sandy MacQuarrie and Elsevier textbooks! Keep an eye out! 
Trailer is coming Monday! 

Releasing order:
Episode 1 - Wednesday 22/5
Episode 2 - Friday 24/5
Episode 3 - Monday 27/5
Episode 4 - Wednesday 29/5
Episode 5 - Friday 31/5

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