The effect of a mental health promotion program on Korean firefighters

Won, Geun Hui; Lee, Jin Hyeok; Choi, Tae Young; Yoon, Seoyoung; Kim, So Yeun; Park, Jae Young

doi:10.1177/0020764020920918

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“…Two studies found a reduction in depression symptoms and suicidal ideation following intervention implementation, both conducted in Asia [ 25 , 54 ], although there was no significant reduction of depression as assessed by the Hamilton Depression Scale [ 25 ]. Of these, one also found reductions in agitation and guilt [ 25 ] and the other in anxiety, insomnia and alcohol use [ 54 ].…”

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Workplace interventions to prevent suicide: A scoping review

Hallett,

Rees,

Hannah

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Objectives To map organisational interventions for workplace suicide prevention, identifying the effects, mechanisms, moderators, implementation and economic costs, and how interventions are evaluated. Background Suicide is a devastating event that can have a profound and lasting impact on the individuals and families affected, with the highest rates found among adults of work age. Employers have a legal and ethical responsibility to provide a safe working environment for their employees, which includes addressing the issue of suicide and promoting mental health and well-being. Methods A realist perspective was taken, to identify within organisational suicide prevention interventions, what works, for whom and in what circumstances. Published and unpublished studies in six databases were searched. To extract and map data on the interventions the Effect, Mechanism, Moderator, Implementation, Economic (EMMIE) framework was used. Mechanisms were deductively analysed against Bronfenbrenner’s socio-ecological model. Results From 3187 records screened, 46 papers describing 36 interventions within the military, healthcare, the construction industry, emergency services, office workers, veterinary surgeons, the energy sector and higher education. Most mechanisms were aimed at the individual’s immediate environment, with the most common being education or training on recognising signs of stress, suicidality or mental illness in oneself. Studies examined the effectiveness of interventions in terms of suicide rates, suicidality or symptoms of mental illness, and changes in perceptions, attitudes or beliefs, with most reporting positive results. Few studies reported economic costs but those that did suggested that the interventions are cost-effective. Conclusions It seems likely that organisational suicide prevention programmes can have a positive impact on attitudes and beliefs towards suicide as well reducing the risk of suicide. Education, to support individuals to recognise the signs and symptoms of stress, mental ill health and suicidality in both themselves and others, is likely to be an effective starting point for successful interventions.

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confidence: 99%

Workplace interventions to prevent suicide: A scoping review

Hallett,

Rees,

Hannah

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“…Further, the number of consulting experts was too small compared to the number of firefighters, and special intervention programs were limited. In Korea, very few psychological counselors belong to the National Fire Agency, and this majorly involves employing external professional psychological counselors [25]. As a result, the program quality ends up being poor, and it inevitably becomes a formal consultation.…”

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Firefighters’ Perceptions of Psychological Intervention Programs in South Korea during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Kwak

2022

J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs

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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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“…En el artículo de Smith, TD et al, también se recomienda realizar valoración periódica de estrés y burnout en esta población, dado que estas situaciones tuvieron asociación con prácticas laborales inseguras, y comportamiento ciudadano de seguridad o comportamiento del equipo de protección personal disminuido (23). Otro estudio realizado por Won, GH et al, analizando bomberos de corea del sur presenta evidencia apoyando fuertemente la implementación de estos programas de salud mental, dado que se determinó que, estableciendo programas, ofreciendo tamizaje para condiciones de salud mental y consejería individual y grupal mejora los síntomas de psicopatología (24) Consideramos relevante tener en cuenta como subpoblación de riesgo a las mujeres en los cuerpos de bomberos. Se evidencio que a pesar de encontrarse expuestas a los mismos eventos potencialmente estresores este grupo por ser una minoría dentro de los cuerpos de bomberos también esta expuesto a otras situaciones estresoras como la discriminación de genero y la dificultad para mantener un balance entre los roles de genero y su profesión.…”

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“…Los estudios de salud mental analizados evidencian como las situaciones de estrés laboral, burnout y la exposición a eventos potencialmente traumáticos se asocia con el desarrollo de condiciones de salud mental en los bomberos, entre estas se destaca el trastorno de estrés postraumático, la depresión, la ansiedad, insomnio y consumo de sustancias psicoactivas (20,23,24,29). A su vez se reconoce que estas condiciones en el ámbito de la salud mental tienen un impacto en el desempeño y seguridad laboral (23).…”

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Rapid review of the literature on medical-occupational requirements for firefighters Working Paper

Sandoval¹,

Pardo-Herrera²,

Gutiérrez³

et al. 2022

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Occupational health aims to prevent injuries and illnesses caused by work conditions and to promote the well-being of workers. High-risk activities from an occupational point of view may not only have impacts on the health of each of the workers, but may also require compliance with certain medical-occupational conditions in order to be carried out, within this group. of workers carrying out activities are firefighters. For this reason, the objective of this rapid review of the literature will be to synthesize the evidence on requirements to give recommendations to mitigate occupational risk. The method used will be a rapid review of the literature both in indexed databases and in gray literature. The results in relation to the physical state of the aspiring firefighter highlight variables to be considered, such as oxygen consumption and heart rate. In relation to the cardiometabolic risk, it is important to mitigate it because it is the main cause of death in this group of workers. Finally, in relation to mental health, it is necessary to monitor the appearance of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In conclusion, a contrast of the standard occupational medical requirements with the international requirements evidenced in the reviewed literature was made to propose a strategy for health promotion and disease prevention in this group of workers.

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The effect of a mental health promotion program on Korean firefighters

Cited by 9 publications

References 24 publications

Workplace interventions to prevent suicide: A scoping review

Workplace interventions to prevent suicide: A scoping review

Firefighters’ Perceptions of Psychological Intervention Programs in South Korea during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rapid review of the literature on medical-occupational requirements for firefighters Working Paper

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