Skip to main content

Table 3 Themes and categories extracted from the content analysis

From: Exploring stress management strategies among emergency medical service providers in Iran: a qualitative content analysis

Theme

Category

Subcategory

Readiness for the worst conditions

Mental preparation

Mental review of upcoming actions

Situation-based information

Risk management

Safe driving

Incident scene management

Self-protection

Assistance based on supportive partnerships

Collaborations in Emergency Response

intra organizational cooperation

Interorganizational interactions

Supportive communication

Interpersonal communication

Stress Relief Consultation

Striving for balance

Adaptive behaviors

Distraction

Good habits

Spirituality

Maladaptive responses

Inappropriate behaviors

Substance abuse