Cognitive appraisals, objectivity and coping in ambulance workers: a pilot study.
Emerg Med J
; 31(1): 41-4, 2014 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-23307756
OBJECTIVES: Ambulance workers are regularly exposed to call-outs, which are potentially psychologically traumatic. The ability to remain objective and make adaptive appraisals during call-outs may be beneficial to this at-risk population. This pilot study investigated the links between cognitive appraisals, objectivity and coping in ambulance workers. METHODS: Forty-five ambulance workers from the London Ambulance Service, UK, were studied. Trauma exposure, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms were assessed using self-report measures. Positive and negative appraisals were measured in relation to two previous call-outs: one during which they coped well and one during which they did not. RESULTS: Enhanced coping was associated with making more positive appraisals during the call-out. Better coping was also related to greater levels of objectivity during these call-outs. Coping less well was associated with the use of more negative appraisals during the call-out. CONCLUSIONS: Ambulance workers may benefit from psychological interventions, which focus on cognitive reappraisal and enhancing objectivity to improve coping and resilience.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Adaptación Psicológica
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Ambulancias
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Cognición
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Técnicos Medios en Salud
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Adult
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Humans
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Emerg Med J
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
Año:
2014
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Article
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Reino Unido