Facilitators and barriers influencing resilience amongst critical care transport professionals in a fixed-wing air ambulance environment

Abstract

OBJECTIVE : This study describes the facilitators and barriers influencing resilience in a fixed-wing air ambulance environment. METHODS : Self-reported interview guides were used to explore and describe the facilitators and barriers influencing resilience among critical care transport professionals in a fixed-wing air ambulance environment. RESULTS : The findings revealed 12 facilitators and 8 barriers influencing resilience among critical care transport professionals in a fixed-wing air ambulance environment in South Africa. CONCLUSION : The findings revealed 12 facilitators and eight barriers influencing resilience among CCTPs in the fixed-wing air ambulance environment in South Africa.

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Keywords

Facilitators, Barriers, Resilience, Ambulance

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG-03: Good health and well-being

Citation

Basson, K., Coetzee-Prinsloo, I.M., Van der Wath, A. et al. 2026, 'Facilitators and barriers influencing resilience amongst critical care transport professionals in a fixed-wing air ambulance environment', Air Medical Journal, vol. 45, pp. 17-21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amj.2025.09.001.