A Rapid Realist Review of Group Psychological First Aid for Humanitarian Workers and Volunteers.

ABSTRACT: Humanitarian workers are at an elevated risk of occupational trauma exposure and its associated psychological consequences, and experience increased levels of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to the general population. Psychological first aid (PFA) aims to prevent acute distress reactions from developing into long-term distress by instilling feelings of safety, calmness, self- and community efficacy, connectedness and hope. Group PFA (GPFA) delivers PFA in a group or team setting. This research sought to understand 'What works, for whom, in what context, and why for group psychological first aid for humanitarian workers, including volunteers?' A rapid realist review (RRR) was conducted. Initial theories were generated to answer the question and

SUBMITTER: Corey J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7913971 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature