Compassionate Detachment: Managing Professional Stress While Providing Quality Care to Bereaved Parents

Rudd, Rebecca; D'Andrea, Livia M.

doi:10.1080/15555240.2014.999079

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“…Perceptions of the role of those first on scene. The infrequency of cases relating to sudden or unexpected death was highlighted recurrently across the literature (Burke, 2017;Peters et al, 2016;Rudd & D'Andrea, 2015), making confidence and competence hard to achieve (Garstang et al, 2017). Responders highlighted a strong sense of responsibility, recognising the enormity of their role and how it differs from the majority of their day-to-day work (Garstang et al, 2017;Peters et al, 2016).…”

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“…Furthermore, responders perceived 'mental toughness' as a requirement of their role (Smith et al, 2016). Their hesitation to express worries with peers was discussed, as they perceived sudden death to be a routine part of their role (Rudd & D'Andrea, 2015), and associated feelings of worry and sadness as a professional weakness (Sweeney et al, 2018), preventing them from seeking peer or organisational support. Responders highlighted the relative infrequency of incidents relating to sudden or unexpected death, resulting in a reliance on protocol (Garstang et al, 2017;Peters et al, 2016), and a task-focused approach being taken (Scott, 2013).…”

Section: Qualitative Surveymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Qualitative Surveymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Compassionate detachment or fatigue was described by responders as having weakened compassion for, and detachment from the situation (Rudd & D'Andrea, 2015). This was regarded by some as an occupational hazard (Sweeney et al, 2018) or part of the role, and stems from overexposure, disenfranchisement and feeling inadequate (Smith et al, 2016) when experiences heightened levels of emotional trauma, such as sudden death (Garstang et al, 2017;Rudd & D'Andrea, 2015). Compassionate detachment (Rudd & D'Andrea, 2015) was attributed to the cumulative effect of multiple incidents rather than as the result of a single event (Scott, 2013) and appeared to be compounded by not accessing support, either because it was not available, or owing to the stigma associated with doing so (Rudd & D'Andrea, 2015;Sweeney et al, 2018).…”

Section: Qualitative Surveymentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Role and Experiences of Responders Attending the Sudden or Unexpected Death of a Child: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis

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Scholes

Henderson

et al. 2022

Illness, Crisis & Loss

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The infrequency of sudden deaths in infancy and childhood means that professionals have limited exposure, making it difficult to gain experience and feel confident in their role. This meta-synthesis aims to synthesise qualitative research on the experience of professionals responding to cases of sudden or unexpected death. A systematic literature search was conducted using Academic Search Complete, CINHAL, Embase, psycINFO, PubMed and Web of Science, identifying ten papers for inclusion. Studies were appraised and synthesized using the principles of meta-synthesis. Four superordinate themes were identified: perceptions of role, experience on scene, approaches to coping, and barriers to support. Findings suggest the way responders perceive their role and their experience on scene affect the approach taken to tasks and coping strategies used. The complexity of experience is often not acknowledged by responders or their colleagues. Experiences are compounded by cumulative factors which were expressed by different professional groups and across settings. Several barriers relating to workforce culture within organisations were identified, alongside the implications these have on staff wellbeing and the impact on bereaved families.

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Section: Qualitative Surveymentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Henderson

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“…There is a vast literature on stress as a result of the death of friends and family (Ayyad, 2013; North, Oliver, & Pandya, 2012; Rudd & D'Andrea, 2015) and divorce (Bodenmann et al, 2007; Frisby, Booth‐Butterfield, Dillow, Martin, & Weber, 2012; Kulik & Heine‐Cohen, 2011). Considerable research has been produced on the stress of workers and managers in organizations (Beaver & Stewart, 1996; Bono, Glomb, Shen, Kim, & Koch, 2013; Greiner, 2008; Hinterhuber & Krauthammer, 1994; Hunter & Thatcher, 2007; Judge, Ilies, & Zhang, 2012; Kakabadse, 2000; McHugh, 1996; Schilpzand, Leavitt, & Lim, 2016).…”

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Exploration of financial stress indicators in a developing economy

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Financial stress scales need to be incorporated into the borrower selection procedure before providing a loan. The three financial stress scales that we examined have strong correlations, but the two involving at least eight questions are better for discriminating between poor and rich. The financial stress indicator that separates male and female students the most is whether financial problems interfere with relationships with other people (interference is more for men). Older students are less satisfied with their financial position and seem to think that their parents worry more about disappointing them for materialistic reasons.

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Law enforcement mental health: A systematic review of qualitative research.

Casas,

Kegel

2023

Psychological Services

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The aim of this review was to explore qualitative accounts of law enforcement (LE) officers' personal experiences of mental health, in terms of linguistic descriptions, relationships between occupational experiences and mental health, and challenges to maintaining mental well-being. Using preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines, 1,876 articles were screened, and 31 studies were included in the current review. A risk of bias assessment was used to assess the study's methodological rigor, and data were extracted to answer three exploratory research questions. Results revealed that LE officers frequently experience occupational stressors and identify different mental health difficulties as a result. Additionally, cultural norms and stigma prevalent in the LE profession were noted to contribute to experiences of mental health and impact LE officers' ability to reach out for help and utilize professional resources. This review suggests that efforts to offer mental health services to LE officers need to prioritize cultural competence, confidentiality, and education to overcome stigma and increase mental health literacy and service use. Stakeholders addressing the LE mental health crisis may find this review useful due to several practical recommendations offered. Impact StatementThis review suggested that law enforcement officers' subjective experiences of mental health are multifaceted, impacted by both on-and off-duty experiences, and influenced by cultural norms and stigma. While stigmatized beliefs varied, common themes included fears of loss of job, reputation, or social support for reaching out and seeking professional help. Stakeholders addressing the LE mental health crisis should aim to increase mental health education and reduce stigma at individual and organizational levels to positively impact mental health service use among this population.

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Compassionate Detachment: Managing Professional Stress While Providing Quality Care to Bereaved Parents

Cited by 4 publications

References 17 publications

The Role and Experiences of Responders Attending the Sudden or Unexpected Death of a Child: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis

The Role and Experiences of Responders Attending the Sudden or Unexpected Death of a Child: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis

Exploration of financial stress indicators in a developing economy

Law enforcement mental health: A systematic review of qualitative research.

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