Quality of life in workplace trauma victims seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Lacerte, Sophie; Guay, Stéphane; Beaulieu-Prévost, Dominic; Belleville, Geneviève; Marchand, André

doi:10.1080/15555240.2017.1370379

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“…Approximately 1.6% of workers suffer from PTSD following a traumatic event experienced in the workplace or during off-site work of Muschalla and Linden [24]. Violence and assault appear to be the most frequently experienced types of workplace trauma, as by Lacerte et al [18] and compared to other types of events, these traumas generate higher severity PTSD and possibly worsen QoL, by Sijbrandij et al [31]. Workers with PTSD may absent themselves from work, which can affects significantly the QoL of the employee, considering that work is a source of self-satisfaction and socialization.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…The participants received a manual describing symptoms and therapy, and complete homework. The treatment was composed of three phases: (a) a psychoeducative intervention regarding PTSD symptoms and the teaching of anxiety management strategies (e.g., diaphragmatic breathing) (sessions 1 to 3); (b) exposure to memories of the traumatic event and cognitive restructuring if needed (sessions 4 to 9); and (c) in vivo exposure to trauma-related stimuli and to avoided situations, with cognitive restructuring if necessary (sessions [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] and relapse prevention (session 20). The participants were interviewed five times throughout the course of therapy, delimitating each CBT step: before therapy (T0), after the first three sessions (T1), at the ninth session (T2), at the end of therapy(T3), and 6 months after therapy (T4).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, general conclusions on the effect of treatment on QoL are limited, given the methodological flaws and heterogeneity in QoL assessment. Additionally, most studies do not provide a clear definition of QoL [16][17][18]. The World Health Organization has developed an operationalized definition of QoL: "individuals" perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which more complex and precise processes of change, which can help clinicians and patients to understand how evolve outcomes throughout each step of treatment and thus, have more precise expectations of the evolution of the therapy.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Evolution of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Quality of Life throughout a Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Workplace Trauma Victims

Lacerte¹,

Dominic²,

Guay³

et al. 2017

J Ment Disord Treat

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Evolution of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Quality of Life throughout a Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Workplace Trauma Victims

Lacerte¹,

Dominic²,

Guay³

et al. 2017

J Ment Disord Treat

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“…Workplace factors can also play a role in delayed recovery (Blank et al., 2008 ). Clinicians may want to consider asking about occupational hazards, work functions, and job satisfaction when planning RTW efforts for patients with PTSD or other mental health conditions so that appropriate work support and psychological interventions can be implemented (Lacerte et al., 2017 ).…”

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Occupational posttraumatic stress disorder and workplace violence in workers’ compensation claims

Wizner¹,

Cunningham

Gaspar³

et al. 2022

Journal of Traumatic Stress

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Acts of violence are the fifth leading cause of nonfatal occupational injuries in the United States. Experiencing a traumatic event at work can have serious mental health consequences, including the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study aimed to quantify the prevalence of PTSD caused by workplace violence (WPV) in a statewide workers’ compensation system and compare the outcomes and treatment of WPV cases versus those caused by other traumatic events. Using a retrospective cohort study design, workers who reported PTSD as the primary reason for a workers’ compensation claim and had no coexisting physical injuries were found in California during 2009–2018. A total of 3,772 PTSD cases were identified, 48.9% of which were attributed to WPV. Demographic risk factors associated with WPV PTSD included lower income, younger age, female gender, and employment in retail or finance, p < .001–p = .007. For individuals who returned to work, claims due to WPV resulted in longer medically approved time away from work than non‐WPV causes (Mdn = 132.5 days vs. Mdn = 91 days, respectively), p < .001. Three of the top 10 most frequently prescribed medications were administered against evidence‐based guidelines. This study found that many treatments prescribed to PTSD patients are based on insufficient evidence, and the provision of existing empirically supported treatments is needed, particularly in generalized populations. The findings support the need for additional recognition of the cause of workplace PTSD to facilitate appropriate referrals to WPV or PTSD specialists to support return‐to‐work efforts.

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Police officer occupational health: a model of organizational constraints, trauma exposure, perceived resources, and agency

Anders,

Frapsauce,

Sauvezon

et al. 2024

J Occup Med Toxicol

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Background Police officers constitute a work force at high risk due to their highly demanding work conditions. In a realistic paradigm, these conditions, and other determinants of their psychological health, can be linked to a multitude of variables that interplay altogether. However, current literature that simultaneously models–quantitatively from observed data–such a multitude of variables is sparse. This study took upon this objective to further theoretical and applied understandings through a measurement framework on empirical data, and allow the data to drive some features of model development, such as variable groupings into factors, and paths between factors. Methods A total of 1312 officers from various police bureaus fully responded to a questionnaire composed of validated instruments for assessing factors related to psychological and occupational health, consisting of more than 25 variables. Statistical analyses were performed in progressing complexity, namely t -tests, correlations, multiple regression, factor analysis, and path analysis with latent factors. Results The regression analysis identified 10 significant variables, in which decision latitude, organizational justice, and work recognition/meaning were the most protective, and these 10 variables coincided with those found significant in the t -test and correlational results. In higher complexity, the latent path analysis resulted in a model of 6 factors: Psychological Health, Organizational Constraints, Trauma Exposure, Perceived Resources, Sense of Agency, and Esteem. Organizational Constraints ( β = -0.32, inferred by psychological demands and role conflict), Perceived Resources ( β = 0.31, social support, a self/work-esteem subfactor, and organizational justice), Sense of Agency ( β = 0.30, decision latitude, hierarchical position, right to carry a firearm), and Trauma Exposure ( β = -0.14, frequency/time since event, used a firearm, years of service) were found significantly associated with Psychological Health. Within each factor, specific variables could be identified as the most associated, such as role conflict for constraints, self/work-esteem for resources, decision latitude for agency, and frequency of and time since trauma for trauma exposure. Our results therefore encourage us to take into account not only agency, but also past professional experiences in models for managing well-being. Conclusions Providing police officers with social support at work, recognition, work meaning, fair proceedings and pay (organizational justice, especially for female and young officers), decision-making power (decision latitude), and minimizing conflictual information and procedures (role conflict) is of utmost importance. Officers with higher years of service, working in lower populati...

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Quality of life in workplace trauma victims seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Cited by 4 publications

References 35 publications

Evolution of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Quality of Life throughout a Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Workplace Trauma Victims

Evolution of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Quality of Life throughout a Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Workplace Trauma Victims

Occupational posttraumatic stress disorder and workplace violence in workers’ compensation claims

Police officer occupational health: a model of organizational constraints, trauma exposure, perceived resources, and agency

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