Ohio-based qualitative interviews with 11 career firefighters and EMS providers of different ranks, conducted in 2022. The data consists of transcripts from semi-structured interviews exploring the lived experiences and perceptions of first responders regarding mindfulness training and stress reduction apps. The analysis was guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).
Use Cases
- Analyzing themes related to workplace barriers to mindfulness adoption based on interview transcripts.
- Identifying facilitators for successful implementation of stress-reduction programs based on provider feedback.
- Studying the application of the CFIR framework in categorizing qualitative data from first responders.
Strengths
- Interview transcripts from 11 participants provide detailed qualitative insights.
- Analysis was structured using the established CFIR framework.
- Participants represent a range of ranks from front-line firefighters to chiefs.
Limitations
- Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
- The sample size of 11 participants may limit generalizability.
- Data freshness should be verified as the last metadata update was in 2026.
Provenance
- Source
- The Ohio State University Institutional Review Board (Project #2022B0254).
- Collection Method
- Phenomenological qualitative study design using semi-structured interviews of 45-60 minutes.
- Time Range
- Data collection likely occurred after September 2022.
- Geography
- Fire stations across the state of Ohio.