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Mental first aid

O T Foss1

  • 1Norwegian Directorate of Health, Department of Preventive Services, Oslo.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|February 1, 1994
PubMed
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Mental First Aid, a form of early intervention, significantly reduced absenteeism in transport company staff after traumatic incidents. This approach utilizes non-professionals and strong colleague support for effective secondary prevention.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Psychology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Traumatic incidents in the transport industry can lead to severe personal injuries, death, suicide, robbery, and assault.
  • Early intervention following traumatic events is crucial for mitigating negative psychological impacts and operational disruptions.
  • Mental First Aid (MFA) was introduced as a proactive measure based on previous disaster response studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of Mental First Aid (MFA) as a secondary preventive measure.
  • To assess the impact of early intervention and social support on employee absenteeism after serious incidents.
  • To explore the role of non-professionals in providing support to affected staff.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective survey of Oslo Sporveier staff involved in serious incidents.

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  • No control group was used due to ethical considerations regarding early intervention.
  • Data collected on absenteeism and the effectiveness of MFA provided by trained safety ombudsmen and colleagues.

    • Main Results:

    • Early intervention, particularly within the first few days post-incident, was associated with minimal absenteeism.
    • Strong support from colleagues during the initial return to work was a key factor in reducing absence.
    • The use of non-professionals in establishing a social support network proved effective.

    Conclusions:

    • Mental First Aid, implemented by trained non-professionals, is a highly effective secondary preventive measure.
    • Early and consistent social support from colleagues is vital for employees experiencing traumatic incidents.
    • Transport companies can implement MFA to mitigate risks associated with traumatic events and reduce employee absenteeism.