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RescTRUST

Psychological determinants of performance in the rescue service amid societal and work-related changes

A research project of psychological determinants of performance and its impairments in rescue services in 2023-25 (funded by Fire Protection Fund).

Psychological determinants of performance in rescue services

The goal of this research project of South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences is to scientifically investigate the psychological determinants of performance of fire fighters including studying perseverance, breaking points, survival and adaptation. 

Different angles to the psychological determinants of performance

In the sub-studies of this project, the aim is to find out more about communal and individual determinants of the psychological performance of fire fighters and their impairment in the midst of changes, surviving tragedies in a work community and moral stress/injury as phenomena. The studies of this project are mainly qualitative, and quantitative research forms a smaller part. The aim of this research project is to publish articles in highly ranked international, peer-reviewed journals. Also, supporting the development of rescue services is the aim of the results of this project.    

Web-based trainings included

Web-based trainings for fire fighters and work communities in rescue services will be produced and they will  be freely available. 

More information

Phone
+358503081190
Email
Sanna.Korpela@xamk.fi
Department
Kestävä hyvinvointi

Project Researcher at RescTRUST research project. Previously Project Researcher at a project concentrating on effectivity of Post Critical Incident Seminar for rescue workers.

Sanna Korpela
Project Researcher
+358503081190
Sanna.Korpela@xamk.fi
Phone
+358447028780
Email
Hilla.Nordquist@xamk.fi
Department
Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö
Hilla Nordquist
Principal Lecturer
+358447028780
Hilla.Nordquist@xamk.fi
Phone
+358406607059
Email
Joonas.Lahelma@xamk.fi
Department
Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö
Joonas Lahelma
Senior Lecturer
+358406607059
Joonas.Lahelma@xamk.fi

Facts

Project name:

RescTRUST: Psychological determinants of performance in the rescue service amid societal and work-related changes

Project duration: 1.5.2023–31.12.2025

Info

Lead partner: South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
Focus area: Sustainable wellbeing

Budget

Financier and main source of funding: Fire Protection Fund
Total budget: EUR 147 100
Xamk part of the total budget: EUR 36 775