Implementing Psychological First-Aid Training for Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers

• 2014

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• Anita Chandra; Jee Kim; Huibrie Pieters; Jennifer Tang; Michael McCreary; Merritt Schreiber; Kenneth Wells
PMID: 24576563DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2013.112

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This article describes a study on psychological first-aid (PFA) training for Medical Reserve Corps volunteers. It shows that after the training, volunteers felt more confident and capable in using PFA during emergencies, with confidence rising from 71% to 90%. The training was brief but effective in boosting confidence and perceived ability to help people facing psychological distress after disasters. However, there wasn't a significant increase in PFA-related knowledge. Overall, it suggests that PFA training is useful for improving volunteer readiness to meet post-disaster needs.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Mental Health; Volunteers; Emergency Responders; Psychological First Aid

Institutions: University of California; University of California, Los Angeles; University of California at Irvine; RAND Corporation; Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

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