A Critical Concern: Pediatrician Self-Care After Disasters

• 2006

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• Paula Madrid; Stephanie Schacher
PMID: 16735283DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2006-0099v

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The article discusses the shift in healthcare from emergency to primary care in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, highlighting the toll disasters take on both victims and healthcare professionals. It delves into the psychological impact of working with trauma survivors, known as vicarious traumatization or compassion fatigue. The long-term effects on healthcare providers, including burnout and emotional strain, are explored. Suggestions for managing stress and practicing self-care are provided to prevent burnout and maintain job satisfaction. The importance of recognizing maladaptive coping patterns and seeking help when needed is emphasized.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

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

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Burnout, Professional; Disasters; Empathy; Pediatrics; Physicians; Self Care; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Stress, Psychological; Resilience, Psychological

Institutions: Columbia Climate School National Center for Disaster Preparedness

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