Engineering and Technology

Impact of a surfer rescue training program in Australia and New Zealand: a mixed methods evaluation

W. Koon, A. E. Peden, et al.

Discover how the Surfer Rescue 24/7 program is transforming coastal safety in Australia and New Zealand. This study, conducted by William Koon, Amy E Peden, and Robert W Brander, reveals surfers' pivotal role in preventing drownings and enhancing emergency response skills.

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Abstract

This multi-part, mixed-methods study evaluated the impact of the Surfer Rescue 24/7 (SR24/7) program in Australia and New Zealand. Triangulated results from a retrospective survey, interviews with rescuers, and pre-post skill confidence ratings showed high participant satisfaction, increased safety awareness, improved rescue skills, and boosted confidence in emergency response. The study highlights surfers' crucial role in coastal drowning prevention and underscores SR24/7's effectiveness in equipping surfers to act responsibly and safely. Expanding resources towards surfers could significantly enhance community-level ocean safety.

Publisher

BMC Public Health

Published On

Oct 24, 2023

Authors

William Koon, Amy E Peden, Robert W Brander

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