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1Zentrale Notaufnahme, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Deutschland. christian.hohenstein@med.ovgu.de.
Medizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin Und Notfallmedizin
|November 30, 2019
Summary
Psychological stress is common for prehospital medicine workers, potentially leading to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While help exists in Germany, awareness and access for these healthcare professionals need improvement.
Area of Science:
- Prehospital Medicine
- Psychotraumatology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Prehospital medicine professionals frequently experience psychological stress, which can foster resilience but also lead to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- High psychological strain is an inherent risk in this demanding field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess awareness of psychological trauma issues among prehospital healthcare workers in Germany.
- To identify existing support networks for psychological trauma in this population.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive internet search was conducted.
- The MEDLINE database was searched using relevant keywords.
Main Results:
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is infrequent but can be severe in prehospital care providers.
- Support services for traumatized helpers are available in Germany, though utilization is low due to poor organization for healthcare workers.
- The German Interdisciplinary Association for Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine established a "perspective resilience" section to enhance support.
Conclusions:
- While most stress symptoms in prehospital workers resolve spontaneously, predicting the course post-trauma is difficult.
- Awareness of available psychological support is low among these professionals.
- Improved education and networking are crucial for timely and effective trauma therapy, alongside increased research in this area.
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