Early psychosocial interventions after disasters, terrorism, and other shocking events: Guideline development

Although most victims of disasters, terrorism, or other shocking events recover on their own, a sizable amount of these victims develops long‐term disaster‐related problems. These victims should receive timely and appropriate psychosocial help. This article describes the development of guidelines on...

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Published in:Nursing & health sciences 2009-12, Vol.11 (4), p.336-343
Main Authors: Te Brake, Hans, Dückers, Michel, De Vries, Maaike, Van Duin, Daniëlle, Rooze, Magda, Spreeuwenberg, Cor
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Cognitive Therapy
disaster medicine
disaster planning
Disasters
Early intervention programmes
Emergency Nursing
Evidence-Based Nursing
Humans
Knowledge base
Mass Screening - methods
Netherlands
Nursing
post-traumatic stress disorders
practice guidelines
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Psychiatric Nursing
Psychology
Psychosocial intervention
Social Support
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - nursing
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - prevention & control
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - therapy
Stress, Psychological - diagnosis
Stress, Psychological - etiology
Stress, Psychological - nursing
Terrorism
terrorism care
Victims
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Summary:Although most victims of disasters, terrorism, or other shocking events recover on their own, a sizable amount of these victims develops long‐term disaster‐related problems. These victims should receive timely and appropriate psychosocial help. This article describes the development of guidelines on psychosocial interventions during the first 6 weeks after a major incident. Scientific literature, expert opinions, and consensus among relevant parties in the clinical field were used to formulate the recommendations. Early screening, a supportive context, early preventive and curative psychosocial interventions, and the organization of interventions are covered. The implications for the clinical field and future research are discussed. It is concluded that the international knowledge base provides valuable input for the development of national guidelines. However, the successful implementation of such guidelines can take place only if they are legitimated and accepted by local key actors and operational target groups. Their involvement during the development process is vital.
ISSN:1441-0745
1442-2018
DOI:10.1111/j.1442-2018.2009.00491.x