Title
An integrative review of the benefits of self-management interventions for adults with epilepsy
Publication Date
2015
Publication Details
Edward, K., Shakespeare-Finch, J. & Armstrong, D. (2015). An integrative review of the benefits of self-management interventions for adults with epilepsy. Epilepsy and Behavior,20 430-448. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2015.01.026
Abstract
This study explored stress and well-being among emergency medical dispatchers (EMDs) who remotely provide crisis intervention to medical emergencies through telehealth support. Semistructured interviews with 16 EMDs were conducted, and interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to identify themes in the data. Results indicated that despite their physical distance from the crisis scene, EMDs can experience vicarious trauma through acute and cumulative exposure to traumatic incidents and their perceived lack of control, which can expound feelings of helplessness. Three superordinate themes of operational stress and trauma, organizational stress, and posttraumatic growth were identified. Practical implications are suggested to enable emergency services organizations to counteract this job-related stress and promote more positive mental health outcomes.
Document Type
Journal Article
Access Rights
ERA Access