The role of resiliency and coping strategies in occurrence of positive changes in medical rescue workers

Ogińska-Bulik, Nina; Zadworna-Cieślak, Magdalena

doi:10.1016/j.ienj.2018.02.004

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“…The beneficial effect of resilience on the functioning of people exposed to secondary trauma may be assumed to be due to association of this resource with the employment of effective coping strategies. This is in line with the findings of studies involving medical rescuers [32], indicating that resilience is propitious to the development of posttraumatic growth, first and foremost, through the employment of active coping strategies. Resilience was also associated with positive emotions, a stronger sense of self-value, and more marked engagement in interpersonal relations [25].…”

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“…These relationships are not always direct. Studies involving medical rescue workers who had experienced work-related traumatic events showed that the relation between resilience and posttraumatic growth was mediated by their employed coping strategies [31,32].…”

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“…Nie zawsze są to relacje bezpośrednie. Badania przeprowadzone wśród ratowników medycznych, którzy doświadczyli zdarzeń traumatycznych w związku z wykonywaną pracą wykazały, że prężność wiąże się z potraumatycznym wzrostem za pośrednictwem stosowanych strategii radzenia sobie [31,32].…”

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“…Korzystna rola prężności dla funkcjonowania osób narażonych na wtórną traumę wynika, jak można przypuszczać, z powiązań tego zasobu ze stosowaniem skutecznych strategii radzenia sobie. Zdają się na to wskazywać rezultaty badań przeprowadzone wśród ratowników medycznych [32], z których wynika, że prężność sprzyja występowaniu potraumatycznego wzrostu przede wszystkim poprzez wykorzystywanie strategii aktywnego radzenia sobie. Prężność wiąże się również z występowaniem emocji pozytywnych, wyższym poczuciem własnej wartości i skuteczności oraz większym angażowaniem się w relacje z innymi ludźmi [25].…”

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Secondary traumatic stress and vicarious posttraumatic growth in nurses working in palliative care – the role of psychological resilience

Ogińska-Bulik¹

2018

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Purpose: Among the consequences of professional stress related to helping victims of trauma, above all, the symptoms of secondary traumatic stress (STS) are mentioned. The occurrence of positive changes, in the form of vicarious posttraumatic growth (VPTG) is also possible. Among the factors conducive to posttraumatic adaptation, personality traits are mentioned, including psychological resilience. The aim of the research was to determine the role of resilience in the occurrence of STS and VPTG among professionals who care for terminally ill persons. Method: The analysis included results obtained from 72 nurses aged 22-72 (M = 46.01, SD = 10.69) employed in palliative care. The research used a survey and three standard measurement tools, i.e. the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale, the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory and the Resiliency Assessment Scale. Results: The obtained results confirmed a negative relationship between resilience and STS and the positive relationship with VPTG. The conducted regression analysis indicated that the main predictor of STS is the factor 2 of resilience, i.e. openness to new experiences and sense of humor. Three resilience factors played the predictive role for the particular dimensions of the VPTG. In addition, there was a negative relationship between STS and VPTG. Conclusions: Psychological resilience is an important resource that can protect people exposed to secondary trauma before the development of STS and promote the occurrence of positive changes, manifested in the form of VPTG.

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Secondary traumatic stress and vicarious posttraumatic growth in nurses working in palliative care – the role of psychological resilience

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2018

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“…By saving lives and improving patient outcomes, healthcare personnel can also develop posttraumatic growth. Studies on medical rescue personnel have indicated that resilience, active coping strategies, planning, religion, seeking emotional and instrumental support, and self‐distraction abilities are positively associated with posttraumatic growth (Ogińska‐Bulik 2014; Ogińska‐Bulik & Zadworna‐Cieślak 2018).…”

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A Large‐Scale Survey on Trauma, Burnout, and Posttraumatic Growth among Nurses during the COVID‐19 Pandemic

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A large‐scale survey study was conducted to assess trauma, burnout, posttraumatic growth, and associated factors for nurses in the COVID‐19 pandemic. The Trauma Screening Questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and Posttraumatic Growth Inventory‐Short Form were utilized. Factors associated with trauma, burnout, and posttraumatic growth were analysed using logistic and multiple regressions. In total, 12 596 completed the survey, and 52.3% worked in COVID‐19 designated hospitals. At the survey’s conclusion in April, 13.3% reported trauma (Trauma ≥ 6), there were moderate degrees of emotional exhaustion, and 4,949 (39.3%) experienced posttraumatic growth. Traumatic response and emotional exhaustion were greater among (i) women (odds ratio [OR]: 1.48, 95% CI 1.12–1.97 P = 0.006; emotional exhaustion OR: 1.30, 95% CI 1.09–1.54, P = 0.003), (ii) critical care units (OR: 1.20, 95% CI 1.06–1.35, P = 0.004; emotional exhaustion OR: 1.23, 95% CI 1.12–1.33, P < 0.001) (iii) COVID‐19 designated hospital (OR: 1.24, 95% CI 1.11–1.38; P < 0.001; emotional exhaustion OR: 1.26, 95% CI 1.17–1.36; P < 0.001) and (iv) COVID‐19‐related departments (OR: 1.16, 95% CI 1.04–1.29, P = 0.006, emotional exhaustion only). To date, this is the first large‐scale study to report the rates of trauma and burnout for nurses during the COVID‐19 pandemic. The study indicates that nurses who identified as women, working in ICUs, COVID‐19 designated hospitals, and departments involved with treating COVID‐19 patients had higher scores in mental health outcomes. Future research can focus on the factors the study has identified that could lead to more effective prevention and treatment strategies for adverse health outcomes and better use of resources to promote positive outcomes.

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Posttraumatic symptoms, posttraumatic growth, and internal resources among the general population in Greece: A nation‐wide survey amid the first COVID‐19 lockdown

Kalaitzaki

2021

Int J Psychol

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Scarce and inconclusive evidence exists on the mental health consequences of the COVID‐19 lockdown. This study examined the psychological impact of the lockdown in Greece, resilience levels, use of coping strategies, and identified high‐risk groups. A sample of 1661 participants (mean age = 39.5, SD = 12.2; 75.5% females) completed a web‐based survey, which was distributed through social networking sites, webpages, and personal contacts. Posttraumatic symptoms, posttraumatic growth, resilience, and coping strategies were assessed. Different population subgroups suffered the impact of lockdown disproportionately. Healthcare workers, females, younger, less educated, and those living alone reported higher rates of posttraumatic stress symptoms. Females achieved more posttraumatic growth and were using coping strategies more frequently than men. Men, older, healthcare workers, and those with a partner were more resilient. Interventions need to be developed to target personal resources, protect vulnerable populations, facilitate posttraumatic growth, and ameliorate wellbeing and quality of life.

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The role of resiliency and coping strategies in occurrence of positive changes in medical rescue workers

Cited by 43 publications

References 14 publications

Secondary traumatic stress and vicarious posttraumatic growth in nurses working in palliative care – the role of psychological resilience

Secondary traumatic stress and vicarious posttraumatic growth in nurses working in palliative care – the role of psychological resilience

A Large‐Scale Survey on Trauma, Burnout, and Posttraumatic Growth among Nurses during the COVID‐19 Pandemic

Posttraumatic symptoms, posttraumatic growth, and internal resources among the general population in Greece: A nation‐wide survey amid the first COVID‐19 lockdown

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