How psychological first aid can help nurses to cope: An intervention strategy that helps nurses deal with distressing or traumatic incidents, or crisis situations.

  • Published In: Mental Health Practice, 2023, v. 26, n. 3. P. 16 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pearce, Lynne 3 of 3

Abstract

Psychological first aid (PFA) is an intervention strategy to support people in severe distress following crisis events. These traumatic events might include natural disasters, accidents, violent crimes or trauma experienced in nursing work, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Practice. 2023/05, Vol. 26, Issue 3, p16
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1465-8720
  • DOI:10.7748/mhp.26.3.16.s6
  • Accession Number:163493192
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