PTSD rates are higher in Emergency First Responders (EFRs) compared to the general population. However, the role PTSD plays in the life of the EFR's family is missing from literature.
A new qualitative systematic review included 5 studies with rich qualitative data regarding the experience of family members of EFRs with PTSD.
Qualitative research allows a more nuanced exploration of the effects on family members and
highlights risk factors.
This review was limited by the small number of qualitative studies available and their methodological quality, but it does highlight a significant gap in knowledge and evidence base to develop effective programs and services for EFR families living with PTSD.
The limited findings show mental health and other functional family impacts, as well as an expressed
need for more support services to be available.
EFR members carry high levels of traumatic risk in their vocation, which has a ripple effect on family members potentially exposed to vicarious and secondary trauma.
Ongoing research will allow a further deepened understanding around the experiences and nuances of specific cohorts of family members and carer roles, spouses, children, parents, and other family members.
Inclusion of EFR family members in decisions on design and provision of future research, models of care, and services for EFRs and their families will be key to gain a more comprehensive view.
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During #JBIMethodology Month we’ll be sharing a series of #MethodsInAMinute tweetorials. We’ll begin with key points on Umbrella Reviews by A/Prof Edoardo Aromataris 👇
With the ever-increasing number of systematic reviews & research syntheses available to inform topics in healthcare, SRs of existing reviews, or umbrella reviews, are increasingly being conducted to summarise a broad scope of issues related to a given topic.
An umbrella review is also ideal in highlighting if the evidence base around a topic or question is consistent or if contradictory or discrepant findings exist, and in exploring and detailing the reasons why.
JBI’s approach to evidence-based healthcare is unique. JBI considers #EBHC as decision-making that considers the feasibility, appropriateness, meaningfulness and effectiveness (FAME) of healthcare practices. Read below to learn more about the JBI Model of EBHC.
The inner circle represents the pebble of knowledge while the inner wedges provide JBI’s conceptualisation of the steps involved in the process of achieving an evidence-based approach to clinical decision-making.
The outer wedges operationalise the component parts of the Model and articulate how they might be actioned in a pragmatic way. The arrows indicate that the flow can be bi-directional.
The latest issue of the JBI Evidence Synthesis journal is out now and includes THREE diverse evidence syntheses, each employing a different #JBIMethodology.
A qualitative systematic review aims to identify, critically appraise, and synthesise the available evidence on the experiences of people with progressive memory disorders who are involved in non-pharmacological interventions: journals.lww.com/jbisrir/Abstra…
Qualitative methods & data are increasing in usage in #EBHC research. Instead of quantifying or statistically portraying the data or findings, qualitative research focuses on individuals & gives voice to the patient/client or provider in the healthcare decision-making process.
The latest issue of the JBI Evidence Synthesis journal is out now and includes THREE diverse evidence syntheses, each employing a different #JBIMethodology.
The featured systematic review is a review of etiology and risk which examines the rates of 3 harms of interest in remote communities where alcohol restriction policies are in place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: journals.lww.com/jbisrir/Fullte…
Systematic reviews of etiology & risk factors assess the relationship (association) between certain factors (whether genetic or environmental for example) and the development of a disease or condition or other health outcome.