Reviewing the Impact of the Opioid Overdose Epidemic on the Mental Wellbeing of First Responders DOI
Kellie O’Dare Wilson,

L. ATWELL

Journal of Drug Issues, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 20, 2023

The opioid overdose epidemic is a growing concern for first responders on the front lines. Yet, limited knowledge exists regarding psychological impacts from repeated exposure to events. Using scoping review approach, authors searched scholarly databases combination of related keywords including responders, mental health, and epidemic. Twenty-three (23) peer reviewed articles met criteria inclusion. Six (6) additional non-refereed reports were also included. Frequently cited concerns included increased/unmanageable workloads, burnout, compassion fatigue, safety, negative attitudes/cynicism, cumulative/repeated exposures, frustration with lack resources. Several resources described proactive measures mitigate consequences. One such measure Behavioral Health Access Program (BHAP), comprehensive, specialized program designed address health needs responders. Opioid settlement funding should be utilized support development BHAPs in all responder organizations inflicted by

Language: Английский

Latent profile analysis of post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic growth among firefighters DOI Creative Commons

Yongchan Shin,

JeeEun Karin Nam,

Ae Young Lee

et al.

European journal of psychotraumatology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Jan. 10, 2023

Due to the job characteristics, firefighters are repeatedly exposed trauma incidents. However, not all exhibit same level of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or growth (PTG). Despite this, few studies have looked into firefighters' PTSD and PTG.

Language: Английский

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Burnout: personal and work factors in volunteer and career firefighters DOI
Paulo C. Dias, Íris M. Oliveira, Anabela Rodrigues

et al.

International journal of organizational analysis, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 31(8), P. 17 - 34

Published: Sept. 15, 2022

Purpose Firefighters are daily confronted with adverse, unpredictable and demanding situations. It is a dangerous profession that puts firefighters at risk of developing burnout. Although the literature has already identified personal work-related factors burnout, examination specific explaining burnout among volunteer career still needed. The purpose this study to investigate role on firefighters’ Design/methodology/approach A nonrandom convenience sample 250 (67% volunteer; M age = 31.88) completed sociodemographic questionnaire, Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, Proactive Coping Scale standard living subscale item. Hierarchical multiple linear regression models were tested. Fisher’s criterion was considered, p -values lower than 0.05 interpreted as statistically significant. Findings Personal accounted for 18% 31% variations in offered greater contribution Still, played by age, family responsibilities, proactive coping satisfaction found firefighters. Taking into account, working rotative shifts constituted factor Research limitations/implications This advances understanding about Originality/value adds information voluntary deepens existing knowledge work conditions,

Language: Английский

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Stress response and experiential avoidance among firefighters: Preliminary insights from network analyses DOI Creative Commons
Wivine Blekić, Souhaib Ben Taieb, Kendra Kandana Arachchige

et al.

Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 165, P. 132 - 139

Published: July 17, 2023

Language: Английский

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Job stress among Iranian firefighters: a systematic review DOI Open Access

Sayedeh Somayyeh Mousavipour,

Hojjat Sheikhbardsiri,

Mohamad Golitaleb

et al.

Disaster and Emergency Medicine Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 7(4), P. 239 - 244

Published: Dec. 30, 2022

INTRODUCTION: Firefighters, as the first responders to disasters, are exposed dangerous and stressful situ­ations experience high job stress due nature of their work, affecting various physical mental health dimensions. The aim this study was assess in Iranian firefighters by systematic review. MATERIAL AND METHODS: PRISMA guideline used conduct present study. Data resources SID, Magiran, Scopus, PubMed, ISC, Web Science, Google Scholar were searched. Conference papers reference list retrieved articles screened identify additional studies. Literature searches conducted both Persian English without any time limit until end 2020. RESULTS: Initially, 147 studies identified, finally 13 eligible systematically reviewed. In study, 2378 studied. Most had cross-sectional designs. CONCLUSIONS: results showed that most stress, influencing other life aspects such quality life, satisfaction, etc. As appropriate interventions can reduce providing with adequate training at beginning employment also in-service training, it is possible stress.

Language: Английский

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Hilft Humor? Eine Studie zum Einsatz von Humor bei Ärzten und in Rettungsberufen DOI Creative Commons
Alexander M. Rapp,

Katharina Wuttig

Notfall + Rettungsmedizin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 25, 2024

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Latent transition analysis on post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic growth among firefighters DOI Creative Commons

Yongchan Shin,

JeeEun Karin Nam,

Min‐Ho Park

et al.

European journal of psychotraumatology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Aug. 14, 2024

Background: Firefighters, in the course of their professional responsibilities, confront an array stressors contingent upon distinctive characteristics duties.

Language: Английский

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Reviewing the Impact of the Opioid Overdose Epidemic on the Mental Wellbeing of First Responders DOI
Kellie O’Dare Wilson,

L. ATWELL

Journal of Drug Issues, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 20, 2023

The opioid overdose epidemic is a growing concern for first responders on the front lines. Yet, limited knowledge exists regarding psychological impacts from repeated exposure to events. Using scoping review approach, authors searched scholarly databases combination of related keywords including responders, mental health, and epidemic. Twenty-three (23) peer reviewed articles met criteria inclusion. Six (6) additional non-refereed reports were also included. Frequently cited concerns included increased/unmanageable workloads, burnout, compassion fatigue, safety, negative attitudes/cynicism, cumulative/repeated exposures, frustration with lack resources. Several resources described proactive measures mitigate consequences. One such measure Behavioral Health Access Program (BHAP), comprehensive, specialized program designed address health needs responders. Opioid settlement funding should be utilized support development BHAPs in all responder organizations inflicted by

Language: Английский

Citations

1