@article{ref1,
title="Drowning incident rescuer characteristics: encoding the first component of the 4W model",
journal="International journal of aquatic research and education",
year="2009",
author="Avramidis, Stathis and Butterly, Ronald and Llewellyn, David",
volume="3",
number="1",
pages="66-82",
abstract="The aim of the present study was to identify the rescuer characteristics. Qualitative content analysis was utilized to analyze drowning incident videos (n = 41) and semi-structured interviews of those involved in drowning incidents (n = 34). The rescuers were mainly but not exclusively males between 20-30 years old, physically strong, fit, with good vision, and swimming ability; they tended to hold an updated lifeguard qualification and had previous work experience as a lifeguard; they knew the dangers of the aquatic area. Most of them worked as a member of a lifeguard team, cooperated with other emergency services, were able to visually detect and recognize a drowning casualty and reacted fast despite the lack of response by bystanders.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1932-9997",
doi="10.25035/ijare.03.01.06",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.25035/ijare.03.01.06"
}