Implementation of Debrief Protocol Following Acute Incidents in Emergency Medical ServicesShow full item record
Title | Implementation of Debrief Protocol Following Acute Incidents in Emergency Medical Services |
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Author | Charrez-Baxcajay, Hermenegildo |
Date | 5/1/2023 |
Abstract | Research Question: The research question that will be addressed in this study is “In emergency medical service personnel, does having a standardized protocol for debrief following pediatric critical incidents help lower PTSD symptoms compared to not having a standardized debrief session.” Background, Significance, and Rationale for the Question: Burnout is prevalent in the emergency medical services (EMS) field and can be attributed to multiple factors including emotional burden. Pediatric incidents tend to be the most difficult types of incidents to cope with and can play a large role in emotional burden. Currently MedStar, the EMS provider for Fort Worth, does not have a standardized protocol for debriefing following pediatric cardiac arrest incidents. Materials and Methods: We determined that the Impact of Events Scale-Revised (IES-R) is the best available survey to measure and assess stress perceived from traumatic evets. The survey will measure EMS providers’ wellbeing in regard to responding to an acute incident. We then created a standardized intervention that can be used following acute pediatric incidents. The debrief consists of mindfulness-based stress reduction will be implemented for 3 months and a second survey using the IES-R will be conducted. Results: We identified a survey that will effectively assess stress related to traumatic events and created a standardized intervention that can be implemented in debriefs. An investigation was designed to assess the efficacy of our intervention. Conclusions: The study successfully identified a survey, intervention, and investigation that can be used by EMS agencies to address distress from traumatic events that EMS personnel experience. Regulations and unseen difficulties with MedStar’s legal and compliance department prevented continuation of the study. Continued work on this study has the potential to demonstrate that a proper protocol for debrief following critical incidents can have a positive impact on the wellbeing of EMS providers and ultimately help play a role in reducing PTSD and burnout in the EMS field. |
Link | https://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/63538 |
Advisor | Cornelius, Angela |
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