Symptoms of stress disorder and depression among trauma counselors after an airline disaster

T, Lesaca

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“…Over the past several decades, researchers have become aware that rescuers who are exposed to massive structural disruption and casualties during natural disasters suffer from physical complaints and mental disorders because of the physical and psychological stresses endured during these events [ 3 ]. Several studies found that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was popular among rescue workers involved in major disasters [ 2 , 4 – 6 ]. Other mental health disorders have also been described, including depression and anxiety [ 7 – 10 ].…”

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Health-related quality of life for medical rescuers one month after Ludian earthquake

Tang

Liu

et al. 2015

Health Qual Life Outcomes

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BackgroundAn earthquake struck Ludian in Yunnan province of China on August 3, 2014, resulting in 3143 injuries, 617 deaths, and 112 missing persons. Our study aimed at estimating the quality of life and associated determinants among medical rescuers after Ludian earthquake.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was performed among personnel from three hospitals that assumed rescue tasks in Ludian earthquake. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA and stepwise linear regression analysis were used for data analysis.ResultsThe mean scores on the physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS) were 49.86 (SD = 6.01) and 35.85(SD = 6.90), respectively. Lower PCS in the aftermath of an earthquake was associated with non-military medical rescuers, elderly age, and being trapped/in danger while lower MSC in the aftermath of an earthquake was associated with non-military medical rescuers, young age, being female, being trapped/in danger and low education degree.ConclusionsIn conclusion, our study demonstrates that medical rescuers are at risk for a lower HRQoL after exposure to Ludian earthquake. The results of this study help expand our knowledge of health-related quality of life among medical rescuers after the Ludian earthquake.

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Health-related quality of life for medical rescuers one month after Ludian earthquake

Tang

Liu

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“…In a prospective study of 119 healthy police recruits in urban police departments, low self-worth during training and high perceived work stress in the first year of police service predicted significantly greater depression symptoms at 12 months, with low self-worth accounting for 19% of the observed variance and work stress accounting for 18% (Wang et al, 2010). Among 21 therapists who provided counseling to victims of an airline disaster, rates of PTSD and depression were higher than in a matched control group (Lesaca, 1996).…”

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Assessing the organizational response to vicarious trauma in first responder and victim assistance agencies

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Vicarious trauma occurs when one is exposed to the traumatic experiences of another. This exposure is particularly prevalent among first responderslaw enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical services and victim assistance providerswhere the lines between vicarious trauma and direct trauma are thin. This review collects and synthesizes current information about the impacts of vicarious trauma and the methods to address it. Vicarious trauma can lead to severe individual consequences, including increased risk for PTSD, depression, substance use, cardiovascular disease, suicidal ideation and metabolic disease. These consequences radiate outward through the systems of the ecological model (Bronfenbrenner, 1992), affecting a first responder's friends and family, the employing organization or agency, and even the entire industry. The reverse is true as wellorganizational factors, including workload, work climate, and supervision, as well as individual factors such as coping style or history of traumatic experiences can influence the reaction to vicarious trauma within the first responder. Several methods have been explored to mitigate the impact of vicarious trauma. Self-care is effective, but it unfairly shifts the burden onto the individual affected. Other individual treatments, while potentially effective, may be difficult to access due to issues of stigma. Organizational strategies, such as Critical Incident Stress Management, should be combined with adaptations of existing policies and procedures to produce vicarious trauma informed organizations. College: Choose an item.

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Factors Predicting Crisis Counselor Referrals to Other Crisis Counseling, Disaster Relief, and Psychological Services: A Cross-Site Analysis of Post-Katrina Programs

Rosen

Matthieu

Norris

2009

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An important aspect of crisis counseling is linking survivors with services for their unmet needs. We examined determinants of referrals for disaster relief, additional crisis counseling, and psychological services in 703,000 crisis counseling encounters 3-18 months after Hurricane Katrina. Referrals for disaster relief were predicted by clients' losses, age (adults rather than children), and urbanicity. Referrals for additional counseling and psychological services were predicted by urbanicity, losses and trauma exposure, prior trauma, and preexisting mental health problems. Counseling and psychological referrals declined over time despite continuing mental health needs. Results confirm large urban-rural disparities in access to services.

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Symptoms of stress disorder and depression among trauma counselors after an airline disaster

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Health-related quality of life for medical rescuers one month after Ludian earthquake

Health-related quality of life for medical rescuers one month after Ludian earthquake

Assessing the organizational response to vicarious trauma in first responder and victim assistance agencies

Factors Predicting Crisis Counselor Referrals to Other Crisis Counseling, Disaster Relief, and Psychological Services: A Cross-Site Analysis of Post-Katrina Programs

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