How psychological first aid can help nurses to cope
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How psychological first aid can help nurses to cope

Lynne Pearce Health journalist
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An intervention strategy that helps nurses deal with distressing or traumatic incidents, or crisis situations

Psychological first aid (PFA) is an intervention strategy to support people in severe distress following crisis events. These traumatic events might include natural disasters, accidents, violent crimes or trauma experienced in nursing work, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mental Health Practice. 26, 3, 16-17. doi: 10.7748/mhp.26.3.16.s6

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04 May 2023 / Vol 26 issue 3

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