KMID : 0607320220310020139
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Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2022 Volume.31 No. 2 p.139 ~ p.149
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Firefighters' Perceptions of Psychological Intervention Programs in South Korea during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Kwak Min-Yeong
Im Mi-Hae
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Abstract
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Purpose: Firefighters belong to an occupational group that is consistently exposed to psychological challenges, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study examines firefighters¡¯ perceptions of psychological intervention programs.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 firefighters who were divided into two focus groups. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis.
Results: Six barriers and seven suggestions regarding psychological intervention programs were identified. The barriers were ¡°work overload¡±, ¡°uncomfortable counseling situation¡±, ¡°perfunctory programs¡±, ¡°lack of consulting specialists¡±, ¡°limited number of participants¡±, and ¡°lack of replacement workers while attending the intervention programs¡±. Suggestions to overcome these barriers included developing ¡°sustainable¡± and ¡°highly accessible¡± intervention programs ¡°focused on positive aspects of traumatic events¡±, considering ¡°job characteristics¡± and ¡°individual psychosocial characteristics¡±, as well as employing ¡°experts with knowledge of firefighters¡¯ duties¡±, and ¡°creating a supportive work environment for psychological intervention¡±.
Conclusion: Based on these findings, the interventions should focus on the positive aspects of traumatic events, with flexibility and practicality, tailored to the individual and occupational characteristics of firefighters.
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KEYWORD
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Firefighters, Focus group, Interview, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Psychological intervention
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