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The professional's psychological response in disaster: implications for practice.

J Laube-Morgan1

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg.

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Disaster survivors experience intrusive thoughts and avoidance behaviors. Healthcare workers also face significant stress, necessitating crisis teams and mandatory debriefings to mitigate trauma.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Disaster Mental Health

Background:

  • Disasters trigger recurring, distressing thoughts and avoidance in victims.
  • Healthcare workers are vulnerable to disaster-related stress due to demanding roles.
  • Oscillations between intrusion and avoidance are characteristic of trauma processing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the psychological impact of disasters on victims and healthcare workers.
  • To emphasize the importance of proactive crisis management and support systems for staff.
  • To highlight the role of debriefing in preventing long-term traumatic effects.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of victim and healthcare worker responses to disasters.
  • Review of established crisis intervention protocols.

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  • Examination of post-disaster psychological support strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Victims exhibit a pattern of intrusive thoughts and avoidance behaviors, intensifying initially.
    • Healthcare workers' well-being is compromised by the demands of disaster response.
    • Effective crisis teams and mandatory debriefings are crucial for staff support and trauma mitigation.

    Conclusions:

    • Proactive establishment of crisis teams is essential for disaster preparedness.
    • Continuous support and mandatory debriefing are vital for healthcare workers' mental health post-disaster.
    • Addressing both victim and responder psychological needs is critical for effective disaster recovery.