Quantitative Impact of Mental Health Preparedness Training for Public Health Professionals

Hawley, Suzanne R.; Hawley, Gary; Romain, Theresa St.; Ablah, Elizabeth

doi:10.1089/bsp.2007.0031

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“…hen preparing for a surge of casualties resulting from a large-scale public health emergency, 1,2 health facility disaster plans tend to focus on physical casualties, 3 with little guidance for responding to large numbers of people with psychological needs, including emotional, behavioral, and cognitive reactions or health-related concerns following disasters. [4][5][6] A large-scale event would increase demands for health and mental health services from survivors, family of survivors, and staff in these facilities. 7 Although people usually do not panic during a disaster or large-scale emergency, 8 much of this surge may be from people fearful that they have been exposed to a harmful agent 9 and unexposed patients who havesomaticsymptomsmimickingexposuresymptoms.…”

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Prioritizing “Psychological” Consequences for Disaster Preparedness and Response: A Framework for Addressing the Emotional, Behavioral, and Cognitive Effects of Patient Surge in Large-Scale Disasters

Meredith

Eisenman²,

Tanielian³

et al. 2011

Disaster med. public health prep.

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ABSTRACTWhile information for the medical aspects of disaster surge is increasingly available, there is little guidance for health care facilities on how to manage the psychological aspects of large-scale disasters that might involve a surge of psychological casualties. In addition, no models are available to guide the development of training curricula to address these needs. This article describes 2 conceptual frameworks to guide hospitals and clinics in managing such consequences. One framework was developed to understand the antecedents of psychological effects or “psychological triggers” (restricted movement, limited resources, limited information, trauma exposure, and perceived personal or family risk) that cause the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive reactions following large-scale disasters. Another framework, adapted from the Donabedian quality of care model, was developed to guide appropriate disaster response by health care facilities in addressing the consequences of reactions to psychological triggers. This framework specifies structural components (internal organizational structure and chain of command, resources and infrastructure, and knowledge and skills) that should be in place before an event to minimize consequences. The framework also specifies process components (coordination with external organizations, risk assessment and monitoring, psychological support, and communication and information sharing) to support evidence-informed interventions.(Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2011;5:73-80)

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Prioritizing “Psychological” Consequences for Disaster Preparedness and Response: A Framework for Addressing the Emotional, Behavioral, and Cognitive Effects of Patient Surge in Large-Scale Disasters

Meredith

Eisenman²,

Tanielian³

et al. 2011

Disaster med. public health prep.

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“…24 Hawley et al evaluated self-reported knowledge of mental health preparedness in conjunction with the delivery of mental health preparedness training for allied and public health professionals in Kansas (USA). 35 Both quantitative studies utilized self-reporting of individual's knowledge on questionnaires. 24,35 Quantitative evaluation of an agency's preparedness using a disaster exercise should include assessment of both exercise design and agency response.…”

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“…35 Both quantitative studies utilized self-reporting of individual's knowledge on questionnaires. 24,35 Quantitative evaluation of an agency's preparedness using a disaster exercise should include assessment of both exercise design and agency response. Exercise design establishes the criteria for what the exercise is architected to accomplish and what actions the exercise is crafted to drive.…”

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Utilization of Functional Exercises to Build Regional Emergency Preparedness among Rural Health Organizations in the US

Obaid

Bailey²,

Wheeler³

et al. 2017

Prehosp. Disaster med.

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Rural communities face barriers to disaster preparedness and considerable risk of disasters. Emergency preparedness among rural communities has improved with funding from federal programs and implementation of a National Incident Management System. The objective of this project was to design and implement disaster exercises to test decision making by rural response partners to improve regional planning, collaboration, and readiness. Six functional exercises were developed and conducted among three rural Nebraska (USA) regions by the Center for Preparedness Education (CPE) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (Omaha, Nebraska USA). A total of 83 command centers participated. Six functional exercises were designed to test regional response and command-level decision making, and each 3-hour exercise was followed by a 3-hour regional after action conference. Participant feedback, single agency debriefing feedback, and regional After Action Reports were analyzed. Functional exercises were able to test command-level decision making and operations at multiple agencies simultaneously with limited funding. Observations included emergency management jurisdiction barriers to utilization of unified command and establishment of joint information centers, limited utilization of documentation necessary for reimbursement, and the need to develop coordinated public messaging. Functional exercises are a key tool for testing command-level decision making and response at a higher level than what is typically achieved in tabletop or short, full-scale exercises. Functional exercises enable evaluation of command staff, identification of areas for improvement, and advancing regional collaboration among diverse response partners. Obaid JM , Bailey G , Wheeler H , Meyers L , Medcalf SJ , Hansen KF , Sanger KK , Lowe JJ . Utilization of functional exercises to build regional emergency preparedness among rural health organizations in the US. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2017;32(2):224-230.

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“…Our team discussed this option with experts who had developed the training model from which we adapted our curriculum. We decided to keep the section on mental health treatment (which was restricted to training of physician providers and designed to be facilitated by a licensed psychiatrist trainer) while cognitive-based stress-reduction techniques could be taught to all clinical providers 55 , 56 . The core workshop was shortened to two and a half days.…”

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Feasibility of Disaster Mental Health Preparedness Training for Black Communities

Laborde

Magruder

Caye

et al. 2013

Disaster med. public health prep.

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AbstractObjectivesTo test the feasibility of developing evidence-based mental health training to build capacity to respond to natural disasters in black communities and the adaptation of a train-the-trainer (TTT) model for black community leaders and clinical providers in distressed areas at risk of natural disasters.MethodsA core curriculum was developed based on a training needs assessment and resource review. Participants were recruited using network sampling in eastern North Carolina. The core curriculum was tested for usability, revised, and then pilot tested among five mental health providers. Three of the five were trained to lead one-day workshops tailored for black community leaders and clinical providers. Process data were collected, and workshop participants completed posttraining knowledge tests, evaluation forms, and debriefing focus groups.ResultsTen providers and 13 community leaders pilot tested the training. Posttest knowledge scores were generally higher among clinical providers. Perceived effectiveness of training was higher among community-based organization leaders than clinical providers. Evaluations indicated that the workshop components were culturally relevant and well received by all participants. We identified ways to facilitate recruitment, provide optional e-learning, evaluate effectiveness, and extend trainer support in future field trials.ConclusionThe curriculum and TTT model provide culturally competent disaster mental health preparedness training for black communities. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2013;7:302-312)

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Quantitative Impact of Mental Health Preparedness Training for Public Health Professionals

Cited by 5 publications

References 16 publications

Prioritizing “Psychological” Consequences for Disaster Preparedness and Response: A Framework for Addressing the Emotional, Behavioral, and Cognitive Effects of Patient Surge in Large-Scale Disasters

Prioritizing “Psychological” Consequences for Disaster Preparedness and Response: A Framework for Addressing the Emotional, Behavioral, and Cognitive Effects of Patient Surge in Large-Scale Disasters

Utilization of Functional Exercises to Build Regional Emergency Preparedness among Rural Health Organizations in the US

Feasibility of Disaster Mental Health Preparedness Training for Black Communities

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