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Emergency First Responders and Professional Wellbeing: A Qualitative Systematic Review
Malcolm P Bevan1, Sally J Priest1, Ruth C Plume2
1Flood Hazard Research Centre, Middlesex University, London NW4 4BT, UK.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|November 26, 2022
Summary
Organizational factors, not traumatic events, significantly impact emergency first responders' (EFRs) wellbeing. Policies should prioritize team relations to improve EFRs' professional wellbeing and reduce turnover.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Public Administration
Background:
- Emergency first responders (EFRs) experience high turnover due to stress, workload, and declining wellbeing.
- Existing resilience programs show limited success in mitigating these issues.
- There's a critical need to explore organizational policy changes for enhancing EFRs' professional wellbeing.
Approach:
- A systematic literature review was conducted using three major databases: Science Direct, ProQuest, and PubMed.
- Keywords were derived from the PICo framework (population, interest, context).
- 984 articles were screened, critically appraised, and five were included for final review.
Key Points:
- Factors negatively impacting EFRs' professional wellbeing originate from the organizational environment, not solely from exposure to traumatic events.
- Organizational and team dynamics are significant determinants of EFRs' stress coping mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- Organizational policies should shift focus from individual resilience programs to strengthening team relations.
- Improving team relations is crucial for enhancing EFRs' ability to manage stress and improve overall wellbeing.
Keywords:
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