The Effectiveness and Implementation of Psychological First Aid as a Therapeutic Intervention After Trauma: An Integrative Review
Trauma Violence & Abuse,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(4), С. 2638 - 2656
Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2024
Psychological
First
Aid
(PFA)
is
known
to
be
an
initial
early
intervention
following
traumatic
exposure,
yet
little
about
its
optimal
implementation
and
effectiveness.
This
review
aims
examine
the
evidence
for
effectiveness
of
PFA
interventions
how
have
been
designed,
implemented,
experienced.
MEDLINE,
Cumulative
Index
Nursing
Allied
Health
Literature
(CINAHL),
Cochrane
Library,
PsychINFO,
Embase,
Web
Science,
PILOTS,
China
National
Knowledge
Infrastructure
(in
Chinese)
databases
were
searched.
Twenty
studies
from
4,735
records
included
quality
rated,
followed
by
integrative
synthesis
quantitative
qualitative
evidence.
trauma
exposure
shows
a
positive
effect
reducing
anxiety
facilitating
adaptive
functioning
in
immediate
intermediate
term,
Post-traumatic
stress
disorder/depressive
symptoms
less
compelling.
Furthermore,
commonalities
components
techniques
across
different
approaches
identified
tend
align
with
four
Hobfoll’s
five
essential
elements:
safety,
calm,
efficacy,
connectedness
(as
reflected
among
7/11
protocols),
whereas
“hope”
element
was
developed.
These
include
active
listening,
relaxation/stabilization,
problem-solving/practical
assistance,
social
connection/referral.
Intensive
such
as
cognitive
reconstruction
also
incorporated,
intensifying
delivery.
The
substantial
variation
observed
format,
timing,
duration,
coupled
inadequate
documentation
fidelity
adaptation,
further
constrains
ability
inform
best
practices
PFA.
concerning
lay
frontline
providers,
vital
response,
who
report
challenges
despite
valuing
time-sensitive,
supportive,
practical
approach.
Язык: Английский
Resources to mitigate health impairment among police employees investigating child abuse: a qualitative study exploring the availability of organisational support
Cogent Psychology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
12(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2025
Investigating
cases
of
child
abuse
is
a
stressful
aspect
police
work,
and
the
accumulated
stress
can
lead
to
secondary
trauma
burnout
if
not
balanced
with
sufficient
resources.
In
this
study
we
aimed
explore
available
resources,
including
organisational
support,
among
special
unit
investigators
working
in
large
district
Norway.
Sixteen
interviews
were
conducted
solely
abuse,
thematic
analysis
resulted
five
themes.
The
participants
primarily
relied
on
support
spontaneous
diffusing
from
their
colleagues.
Working
teams
fostered
supportive
relationships
knowledge
transfer,
while
high
turnover
represented
significant
obstacle
collegial
support.
experienced
lack
training
handling
material
requested
systematic
procedures
initiated
by
management
as
preventive
measure.
Family
friends
rarely
used
resource
due
concerns
about
emotional
impact
confidentiality
regulations.
There
was
general
reluctance
raise
work
health
impairment
seek
counselling
occupational
service
hardiness
culture
profession.
results
suggest
that
organisation
should
implement
training,
follow‑up
debriefing
initiatives
destigmatise
mental
challenges
create
environment.
Organising
recommended
foster
close
bonds
mitigate
risks
for
investigators.
Язык: Английский
Universal mental health training for frontline professionals (UMHT)’s feasibility analysis
Open Research Europe,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
4, С. 96 - 96
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025
Universal
Mental
Health
Training
for
Frontline
Professionals
(UMHT)
is
an
educational
programme
developed
and
piloted
in
Ukraine
2021-2023.
The
UMHT
trains
frontline
professionals
(FLPs)
to
interact
with,
support,
refer
individuals
with
mental
health
conditions
professional
help.
To
assess
the
feasibility
four
focus
areas
(programme's
demand,
acceptability,
adaptability,
extendability),
we
used
statistics
on
actual
use
of
programme,
as
well
data
from
satisfaction
usability
surveying
144
deliverers
714
trained
professionals.
A
combination
Kruskal-Wallis
Post
Hoc
Dunn
tests
was
identify
statistically
significant
intergroup
differences
usability.
Programme's
demand
increased
through
years
implementation
(2021,
2022,
2023)
terms
numbers
training
events
(27,
35,
90),
(596,
779,
1548),
involved
donors
supporters
(1,
4,
9)
implementers
(2,
10,
18).
acceptability
content
delivery,
measured
out
5,
4.81
(SD=0.291)
trainers
4.78(SD=0.434)
FLPs.
preparedness
skills
after
participation
events,
same
scale,
4.57
(SD=0.438)
4.46
(SD=0.650)
highest
levels
all
a
scale
0
1
were
found
educators
(0.68
[SD=0.118]),
police
officers
(0.67
[SD=0.098]),
social
workers
(0.66
[SD=0.113]).
offers
universal
frame
interaction
people
Assessment
shows
programme's
potential
further
development
implementation.
Programme
its
recipients
report
high
delivery
apply
gained
knowledge
practice.
Язык: Английский
Universal mental health training for frontline professionals (UMHT)’s feasibility analysis
Open Research Europe,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
4, С. 96 - 96
Опубликована: Март 21, 2025
Background
Universal
Mental
Health
Training
for
Frontline
Professionals
(UMHT)
is
an
educational
programme
developed
and
piloted
in
Ukraine
2021-2023.
The
UMHT
trains
frontline
professionals
(FLPs)
to
interact
with,
support,
refer
individuals
with
mental
health
conditions
professional
help.
Methods
To
assess
the
feasibility
four
focus
areas
(programme’s
demand,
acceptability,
adaptability,
extendability),
we
used
statistics
on
actual
use
of
programme,
as
well
data
from
satisfaction
usability
surveying
144
deliverers
714
trained
professionals.
A
combination
Kruskal-Wallis
Post
Hoc
Dunn
tests
was
identify
statistically
significant
intergroup
differences
usability.
Results
Programme’s
demand
increased
through
years
implementation
(2021,
2022,
2023)
terms
numbers
training
events
(27,
35,
90),
(596,
779,
1548),
involved
donors
supporters
(1,
4,
9)
implementers
(2,
10,
18).
acceptability
content
delivery,
measured
out
5,
4.81
(SD=0.291)
trainers
4.78(SD=0.434)
FLPs.
preparedness
skills
after
participation
events,
same
scale,
4.57
(SD=0.438)
4.46
(SD=0.650)
highest
levels
all
a
scale
0
1
were
found
educators
(0.68
[SD=0.118]),
police
officers
(0.67
[SD=0.098]),
social
workers
(0.66
[SD=0.113]).
Conclusions
offers
universal
frame
interaction
people
Assessment
shows
programme’s
potential
further
development
implementation.
Programme
its
recipients
report
high
delivery
apply
gained
knowledge
practice.
Язык: Английский
Feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted psychological first aid training intervention (Preparing Me) to support the mental health and well-being of front-line healthcare workers in China: a feasibility randomized controlled trial
European journal of psychotraumatology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 25, 2024
Background:
Psychological
first
aid
(PFA)
training
helps
to
prepare
healthcare
workers
(HCWs)
manage
trauma
and
stress
during
emergencies,
yet
evidence
regarding
its
effectiveness
implementation
is
lacking.
Язык: Английский
Assessment of Knowledge and Practice Regarding Psychological First Aid Among Secondary School Students in Erbil City
Jawdat Mamand Akhagbaker,
Mosleh Saber Kareem,
Ahmed Ali Rasool
и другие.
Cureus,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 16, 2024
Secondary
school
students
in
Erbil
City
face
various
stressors
and
challenges
that
may
impact
their
mental
well-being.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
knowledge
practical
application
of
psychological
first
aid
(PFA)
among
these
students.
Язык: Английский
More than Psychometric Properties of the Fear of Covid-19 Scale. The Struggle of the Portuguese Police Officers
Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
39(3), С. 627 - 639
Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2024
Abstract
The
Covid-19
pandemic
conveyed
consequences
for
people’s
physical
and
mental
health.
During
the
worst
scenarios,
police
officers
were
one
of
most
exposed
populations.
This
situation
brought
these
professionals
unusual
responsibilities,
such
as
adjust
work
shifts
allocate
from
operational
administrative
services
to
supervision
teams
put
them
at
an
elevated
risk
contracting
virus
because
they
are
also
frontline
workers
too,
often
did
not
have
personal
protective
equipment.
Due
this,
main
objective
this
study
was
analyze
psychometric
properties
a
Portuguese
version
Fear
among
officers,
well
know
how
fear
relates
health
during
wave
in
Portugal.
Participants
174
aged
between
23
58
years
old
(
M
=
40.81;
SD
6.83)
who
completed
Scale,
Operational
Police
Stress
Questionnaire,
Posttraumatic
Disorder
Checklist
DSM-5.
Confirmatory
factor
analysis
revealed
good
adjustment
fit
two-factor
model.
Construct
validity
supported,
internal
consistency
both
periods
assessment.
model
proved
invariant
groups
(pre
lockdown)
measurement,
scalar,
structural
levels.
Study
findings
suggest
that
Version
FCV-19S
is
reliable
measure
assess
including
development.
Язык: Английский
Universal mental health training for frontline professionals (UMHT)’s feasibility analysis
Open Research Europe,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4, С. 96 - 96
Опубликована: Апрель 29, 2024
Background
Universal
Mental
Health
Training
for
Frontline
Professionals
(UMHT)
is
an
educational
programme
developed
and
piloted
in
Ukraine
2021-2023
to
bridge
the
mental
health
treatment
gap.
The
UMHT
trains
frontline
professionals
(FLPs)
interact
with,
support,
refer
individuals
with
conditions
professional
help.
Methods
To
assess
feasibility,
we
used
statistics
on
actual
use
of
programme,
as
well
data
from
satisfaction
usability
surveying
144
deliverers
714
trained
professionals.
A
combination
Kruskal-Wallis
Post
Hoc
Dunn
tests
was
identify
statistically
significant
intergroup
differences
usability.
Results
All
characteristics
defined
showed
its
feasibility.
Programme’s
demand
increased
through
years
implementation
(2021,
2022,
2023)
terms
numbers
training
events
(27,
35,
90),
(596,
779,
1548),
involved
donors
supporters
(1,
4,
9)
local
countrywide
implementers
(2,
10,
18).
acceptability
content
delivery
4.81
(0.291)
trainers
4.78
(0.434)
FLPs.
preparedness
skills
after
participation
4.57
(0.438)
4.46
(0.650)
highest
rates
all
were
found
educators
(0.68
[0.118]),
police
officers
(0.67
[0.098]),
social
workers
(0.66
[0.113]).
Conclusions
offers
a
universal
frame
interaction
people
Assessment
feasibility
shows
programme’s
potential
further
development
implementation.
Programme
recipients
report
high
apply
gained
knowledge
practice.
Язык: Английский
Exploring the needs of healthcare workers receiving psychological first aid during the COVID19 pandemic
F. Bellemare,
Isabelle Laguë,
Valérie Arenzon
и другие.
Work,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 13
Опубликована: Июнь 22, 2024
Healthcare
workers
(HCW;
e.g.,
nurses,
social
workers)
work
in
stressful
conditions,
a
situation
that
has
been
further
exacerbated
by
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
A
review
of
supportive
role
Psychological
first
aid
(PFA)
suggested
it
can
protect
HCW
from
psychological
distress.
Despite
growing
interest
PFA
among
public
health
organizations,
there
is
dearth
literature
on
its
potential
impact
for
well-being
and
implementation
within
organizations.
Язык: Английский