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A feasibility study of psychological first aid as a supportive intervention among police officers exposed to traumatic events. [PDF]

Front Psychol, 2023
Introduction Police officers are often exposed to traumatic events, which can induce psychological distress and increase the risk of developing post-traumatic stress injuries.
Geoffrion S, Leduc MP, Bourgouin E, Bellemare F, Arenzon V, Genest C.   +5 more
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Psychological First Aid for People Affected by Skin Diseases. [PDF]

Indian Dermatol Online J
Skin diseases, apart from the visible symptoms, can have devastating consequences like depression, anxiety, stigma, or suicidal ideation. These consequently can impact the daily activities and impair socio-occupational functionality.
Mehra A, Singh LK, Narang T.
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Psychological first aid and nursing [PDF]

Journal of Psychiatric Nursing, 2017
Disasters are situations which leave an indelible mark on the lives of individuals, and cause both physical and psychological trauma. In order to prevent negative consequences of disaster experiences, psychological support treatments appropriate for individuals should be provided at each phase of the disaster.
ŞİMŞEK, Nuray, Kilic, Nurhayat
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We need to build the evidence: A systematic review of psychological first aid on mental health and well-being. [PDF]

J Trauma Stress, 2023
Ensuring effective mental health and psychosocial support is crucial following exposure to a potentially traumatic event and can have long-term consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Psychological first aid (PFA) has become a widespread
Hermosilla S, Forthal S, Sadowska K, Magill EB, Watson P, Pike KM.   +5 more
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Disaster preparedness perceptions and psychological first-aid competencies of psychiatric nurses. [PDF]

Int Nurs Rev
Aim This study aimed to determine the disaster preparedness perceptions and psychological first‐aid competencies of psychiatric nurses. Background Nurses must recognize the risks before a disaster occurs and have an action plan for providing effective ...
Çömez Ikican T, Şahin Bayindir G, Engin Y, Albal E.   +3 more
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Psychological first aid in the intensive care unit. [PDF]

World J Crit Care Med
The intensive care unit (ICU) is a stressful environment for patients and their families as well as healthcare workers (HCWs). Distress, which is a negative emotional or physical response to a stressor is common in the ICU. Psychological first aid (PFA) is a form of mental health assistance provided in the immediate aftermath of disasters or other ...
Adams TN, North CS.
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Knowledge and Preparedness in Providing Psychological First Aid Among Emergency Nurses in Palestine: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]

SAGE Open Nurs
Introduction Psychological first aid is an essential framework for delivering immediate emotional and psychological support to individuals affected by crises and traumatic events.
Salman S, Amro N, Shouli M, Faqeeh A, Ikhlayail F, Mujahed F, Rateb H, Issawi A, Halaseh H, AbuKallid H.   +9 more
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Development and Effect of an Interactive Simulated Education Program for Psychological First Aid: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]

J Nurs Manag
Background Considering the importance of psychological first aid, which is the first priority when a disaster occurs, developing a web-based simulation training program for nurses and confirming its effectiveness is necessary.
Choi EJ, Choi YJ.
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The effect of psychological first-aid virtual education on the communication skills of nurses in disasters: a randomized controlled trial. [PDF]

BMC Psychol
Background Disasters have affected the physical and mental health of people around the world. Since nurses are frontlines in disasters, it seems necessary to prepare for this responsibility.
Madani SMS, Bahramnejad A, Farsi Z, Alizadeh A, Azizi M.   +4 more
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Assessing the role of sustainability competencies in enhancing psychological first aid effectiveness for disaster responders in Fiji. [PDF]

Front Public Health
Background Psychological first aid (PFA) is essential for mental health and wellbeing after traumatic events. Integrating competency-based outcomes is crucial with the increasing demand for effective psychological first-aid interventions.
Nair M, Meirmanov S.
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