First Responder Resiliency ECHO: Innovative Telementoring during the COVID-19 Pandemic
| Autor: | Nils Rosenbaum, Jeffrey W. Katzman, Chamron Martin, Gaelyn R D Archer, Jessica Medrano, Karina A. Dow, Paige Menking, Laura E. Tomedi, Joanna G. Katzman, George S. Everly, Margaret B. Greenwood-Ericksen, Shannon McCoy-Hayes, Elizabeth Romero |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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050103 clinical psychology
Stress management Health Toxicology and Mutagenesis Health Personnel Article 03 medical and health sciences Social support First responder stress 0302 clinical medicine Community of practice Nursing healthcare worker Health care law enforcement self-care Humans 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences 030212 general & internal medicine Pandemics first responder business.industry SARS-CoV-2 Debriefing 05 social sciences Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Emergency Responders COVID-19 resiliency emergency medical technician paramedic Mental health Focus group Medicine business Psychology |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 4900, p 4900 (2021) International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Volume 18 Issue 9 |
| ISSN: | 1661-7827 1660-4601 |
| Popis: | The First Responder ECHO (Extension for Community Outcomes) program was established in 2019 to provide education for first responders on self-care techniques and resiliency while establishing a community of practice to alleviate the enormous stress due to trauma and substance misuse in the community. When the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic hit the United States (US) in March 2020, a tremendous strain was placed on first responders and healthcare workers, resulting in a program expansion to include stress mitigation strategies. From 31 March 2020, through 31 December 2020, 1530 unique first responders and frontline clinicians participated in the newly expanded First Responder Resiliency (FRR) ECHO. The robust curriculum included: psychological first aid, critical incident debriefing, moral distress, crisis management strategies, and self-care skills. Survey and focus group results demonstrated that, while overall stress levels did not decline, participants felt more confident using psychological first aid, managing and recognizing colleagues who needed mental health assistance, and taking time for self-care. Although first responders still face a higher level of stress as a result of their occupation, this FRR ECHO program improves stress management skills while providing weekly learning-listening sessions, social support, and a community of practice for all first responders. |
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