Health professionals and coping with work-related trauma
Mota de Sousa, Midian (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023051811742
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Work-related trauma exposure in healthcare professionals has been a topic of concern for many years. The process of dealing with this trauma, however, has been less discussed.
The objective of the study was to bring attention to these coping strategies, and collect information on coping methods, so professionals, students, and healthcare organisations can support the mental and physical health of individuals in the work environment and their personal life.
By compiling a comprehensive literature review from previous studies, this thesis aimed to gain a better understanding of how health professionals cope with work-related trauma.
The results of the study suggest that healthcare professionals of different sectors are experiencing anxiety, depression, and emotional and physical exhaustion. They are coping with these symptoms by adopting emotion-focused coping styles such as self-blame, avoidance, and thinking of leaving their profession.
Problem-focused coping techniques have been proven with research, to positively affect trauma experiences and support the mental and physical health of healthcare professionals. In addition to providing individuals with this information, educating employees will consequently help them prepare for the future, both personally and professionally.
The objective of the study was to bring attention to these coping strategies, and collect information on coping methods, so professionals, students, and healthcare organisations can support the mental and physical health of individuals in the work environment and their personal life.
By compiling a comprehensive literature review from previous studies, this thesis aimed to gain a better understanding of how health professionals cope with work-related trauma.
The results of the study suggest that healthcare professionals of different sectors are experiencing anxiety, depression, and emotional and physical exhaustion. They are coping with these symptoms by adopting emotion-focused coping styles such as self-blame, avoidance, and thinking of leaving their profession.
Problem-focused coping techniques have been proven with research, to positively affect trauma experiences and support the mental and physical health of healthcare professionals. In addition to providing individuals with this information, educating employees will consequently help them prepare for the future, both personally and professionally.