The effectiveness of psychological interventions for reducing PTSD and psychological distress in first responders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

First responders are faced with stressful and traumatic events in their work that may affect their psychological health. The current review examined the effectiveness of psychological interventions to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, stress and burnout in first responders.

Methods

Four databases were searched to identify controlled studies that examined the efficacy of psychological interventions to reduce PTSD symptoms (primary outcome) in first responders (including firefighters, police/law enforcement officers, search and rescue personnel, emergency and paramedics teams). Secondary outcomes were anxiety, depression, burnout, and stress.

Results

15 studies were identified, including 10 studies that measured PTSD, 7 studies

SUBMITTER: Alshahrani KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9401173 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature