Psychological first aid – what is it and how can I learn about it?
This strategy can be used – both by and for nurses – to provide support following distressing incidents or in crisis situations
Psychological first aid (PFA) is an intervention strategy to support people in severe distress following crisis events.
Nursing Standard.
38, 6, 71-72.
doi: 10.7748/ns.38.6.71.s26
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