Early intervention and prevention of traumatic stress among first responders and health care workers

Nicola Cogan, Alison Kirk, Christopher McCormick, Ashleigh Craig , Lucy Milligan , Tara Burns, Robyn McCluskey , Wiktoria Ptak , Jolie Goodman, Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick , Johannes Hannes De Kock

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Abstract

First responders (paramedics, fire and emergency workers, police, and medical emergency workers) are at high risk of being exposed to traumatic events in their occupational roles. Responding to critical incidents often involves exposure to life-threatening circumstances, dealing with fatalities, as well as encountering highly stressful situations that may trigger traumatic responses. There is a need for evidence-based support for first responders and healthcare workers who have been exposed to trauma in their working roles.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 17 Jun 2024
EventTrauma Summit Belfast 2024 - Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast, Ireland
Duration: 17 Jun 202418 Jun 2024

Conference

ConferenceTrauma Summit Belfast 2024
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityBelfast
Period17/06/2418/06/24

Keywords

  • traumatic stress
  • first responders
  • stress prevention
  • health care workers

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