Psychosocial impacts of post-disaster compensation processes: narrative systematic review.

ABSTRACT: After disasters, many people seek compensation for physical, psychological or economic damages. However, compensation processes can be perceived as arduous and unfair and potentially create stress for both individuals and communities. This systematic review explored the psychosocial impacts of post-disaster compensation processes, including compensation sought through both litigation and government assistance programmes. We searched seven databases, hand-searched reference lists of included studies, and used thematic analysis to synthesise results of included studies. We screened 6,532 papers, ultimately including 66 in the review. While we found mixed evidence regarding the relationship between individual mental health and the compensation process, many studies suggested the process place

SUBMITTER: Brooks SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11460075 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature