The Social Context of Recovery

Steury, Steven; Spencer, Shauna; Parkinson, Glenn W.

doi:10.1521/psyc.67.2.158.35966

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“…These social structures can then feed back into individual resilience. According to Steury et al (2004), the efficacy of coping by talking with friends and family "hinges on the ability of the individual's environment and social network to respond to that call. "…”

Section: Fostering a Sense Of Coping Self-efficacy Is Integral To Redmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Of these articles, only three provide limited empirical evidence (Buckland & Rahman, 1999;Nates, 2004;Paton et al, 2008) through cross-sectional retrospective observation or case study. The other seven offer innovative ideas and identify promising strategies for building community resilience based on theory or critical review (Andrulis et al, 2007;Dawes et al, 2004;Norris et al, 2008;Quinn, 2008;Schoch-Spana, 2008;Steury et al, 2004).…”

Section: Key Themesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Understanding Community Resilience in the Context of National Health Security: A Literature Review

Chandra¹,

Acosta²,

Meredith³

et al. 2010

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INTRODUCTIONBuilding community resilience, or the capability to rebound from a disaster (Pfefferbaum et al., 2005), is a cornerstone of national health security. Recent regional meetings with stakeholders to develop the National Health Security Strategy (NHSS) revealed that questions remain unanswered as to how to develop and measure a community's resilience in the face of manmade and natural threats. To date, we have many theoretical models articulating factors that contribute to community resilience Pfefferbaum et al., 2007;Pfefferbaum et al., 2008) such as community cohesion and the ability to marshal resources quickly, but we have less empirical evidence about what constitutes the integral components of resiliency. Despite a limited evidence base, enhanced resilience is considered critical to mitigating vulnerabilities, reducing negative health consequences, and rapidly restoring community functioning. According to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive-21 (HSPD-21), resilience is essential to limiting the need for prolonged assistance post disaster. In order to improve resilience, Bruneau (2003) argues that communities must build capabilities that are characterized by robustness (the ability to withstand stress), redundancy (resource diversity), and rapidity (the ability to mobilize resources quickly). These efforts ensure that communities (and especially those with resource poor neighborhoods) will have the ability during an event to respond quickly, even when critical parts of the community are severely impacted, and to return to normal functioning with little delay.Despite an understanding that community resilience is critical, the stakeholders responsible for ensuring national health security (both government and non-governmental organizations) do not have a working definition or a clear understanding of how to measure resilience for health security. Further, we have limited information about key strategies to enhance resilience. This literature review synthesizes the existing evidence base on resilience to identify drivers for health-related emergency planning. The review lays a foundation for upcoming analyses that will provide a working definition of community resilience, identify activities for building resilience, and offer associated metrics. These activities and metrics will be integrated into the NHSS implementation plan. (BENS 2009;SERRI/CARRI 2009), far less is understood about community resilience in the context of national health security (National health security is achieved when the Nation and its people are prepared for, protected from, respond effectively to, and able to recover from incidents with potentially negative health consequences). Further, many of the articles and reports are based on theoretical and somewhat complicated frameworks with less attention to core components that can be operationalized for action. Given the focus of the NHSS on strengthening resilience over the next four years, it is essential to consider the core components of resilience that may contribute ...

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Section: Fostering a Sense Of Coping Self-efficacy Is Integral To Redmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Key Themesmentioning

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Understanding Community Resilience in the Context of National Health Security: A Literature Review

Chandra¹,

Acosta²,

Meredith³

et al. 2010

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“…While social networks may provide support and comfort, women may become overwhelmed with the worry and stressors their loved ones endure, leading to a sense of being emotionally drained from the burden of caretaking. In large-scale community trauma, women who already had extensive individual and family stressors become vicariously burdened by the stressors of their social networks (Steury, Spencer, & Parkinson, 2004). Another investigator found that women were more likely to respond to the effects of 9/11 by taking steps to protect themselves and significant others (Thomas, 2003).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Health Responses of New York City Firefighter Spouses and Their Families Post-September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks

Menendez

Molloy

Magaldi

2006

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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Much attention has been focused on New York City firefighters and their responses to the traumatic events of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, given their extensive involvement in rescue efforts, and the overwhelming loss of life among the fire department employees. It quickly became evident that the impact of this horrendous event had resonated deeply not only on the families and children of the firefighters who gave their lives, but also on those who had survived. The goal of this study was to conduct semi-structured focus groups of women whose firefighter husbands were directly involved in rescue efforts at Ground Zero. We hoped to identify patterns in survivors' responses to the events as well as any coping mechanisms that the participants used to manage their exposure to the tragedy. An analysis of transcripts from interviews reveals the nature and extent of the impact of the trauma on these women, their husbands, and their children. There were two recurring themes that were apparent from the interview data. Women used patterns of connectedness to other spouses to cope with the emotional impact of the event. In addition, participants reported a constant need to be vigilant in helping their families cope. Issues related to the family's physical, mental, and spiritual health in the context of nursing practice are discussed.

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“…Anticipating the termination of the 9/11 FEMA-funded crisis counseling programs, disaster mental health experts called for resources in locales affected by terrorism to equip existing community networks and support systems to provide solace over time. 54 If they are made cognizant of the communal benefits of disaster preparedness-either through personal tragedy, individual foresight, or public education-a populace can adopt communitywide mitigation measures. Grassroots-government collaborations in Tulsa, Oklahoma-a city threatened by floods and tornadoes-raised local awareness about the benefits of disaster mitigation.…”

Section: Recoverymentioning

confidence: 99%