KMID : 0607320180270030240
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Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2018 Volume.27 No. 3 p.240 ~ p.251
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Effects of a Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Management Program on Firefighters¡¯ Post-traumatic Stress and Depression
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Han Dong-Su
Bae Jeong-Yee
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of a post-traumatic stress disorder management program in reducing firefighters¡¯ post-traumatic stress and depression.
Methods: This study employed a nonequivalent control group design using pretest and posttest measurements. Sampling was conducted with a convenient method. 44 firefighters (experimental group=22, control group=22) who were at high risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression were selected from 1,337 firefighters working in fire stations in multiple sites. Data were collected between August and October 2016. The post-traumatic stress disorder management program was provided to the experimental group for 8 weeks. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-squared and independent t-tests.
Results: Compared with the control group, participants in the experimental group showed significantly decreased scores for PTSD (t=-3.34, p=.002) and depression (t=-2.09, p=.043).
Conclusion: Our study findings show that firefighters¡¯ PTSD and depression can be systematically managed. Clinical practice should strengthen the ability to cope with PTSD by relieving the psychological trauma of firefighters who experience repeated traumatic events.
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KEYWORD
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Stress disorder, Post-traumatic, Depression, Firefighters
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