scholarly journals The Relationship Between Hope, Meaning in Work, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Burnout Among Child Abuse Pediatric Clinicians

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Meaning In Work ◽  
The Relationship

The Mediating Role of Cognitive Trauma Processing in the Relationship Between Empathy and Secondary Traumatic Stress Symptoms Among Female Professionals Working With Victims of Violence

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052097621
Author(s):  
Nina Ogińska-Bulik ◽  
Zygfryd Juczyński ◽  
Paulina Michalska
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Cognitive Processing ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Cognitive Coping ◽  
Trauma Processing ◽  
Victims Of Violence ◽  
Female Professionals ◽  
The Relationship

One of the negative consequences of indirect trauma exposure is secondary traumatic stress (STS). Professionals helping victims of violence may be at the risk of STS symptoms development. Both empathy and cognitive processing of trauma seem to be important in this process. The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between empathy, cognitive processing of trauma and symptoms of STS in women working with people who have experienced violence trauma. The mediation role of cognitive coping strategies in the relationship between empathy and STS was also checked. A total of 154 female professionals representing three groups (therapists, social workers, and probation officers) were included in the study. The age of the respondents ranged from 26 to 67 years ( M = 43.98, SD = 10.83). Three standard measurement tools were included in the study: the modified PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), the Empathic Sensitivity Scale, and the Cognitive Processing of Trauma Scale. Correlational analysis indicated STS to have positive associations (Pearson’s correlation coefficients) with all three aspects of empathy, and three of the five cognitive coping strategies (denial, regret, downward comparison). Mediation analysis performed by the bootstrapping method found strategies of regret and downward comparison to act as mediators in the relationship between STS and empathic concern. The same results were obtained for perspective taking. In addition, the regret and denial strategies mediated the relationship between personal distress and STS. Empathy and cognitive trauma processing may play an important role in STS symptoms development. Preventive programs for professionals helping trauma victims should focus on cognitive processing of trauma and empathy.

“Psychological Resilience, Burnout and Secondary Traumatic Stress among Doctors in Covid-19 pandemic”

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 2113-2116
Author(s):  
Zarafsheen Khalid ◽  
Afsheen Gul ◽  
Farrah Naz ◽  
Nighat Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Pakistan is among the countries affected during the period of Covid-19 pandemic. A high prevalence of psychological distress was observed among the general population as well as doctors in this outbreak. Aims & Objectives: This research was conducted to study the relationship of psychological resilience, burnout and secondary traumatic stress among doctors in COVID-19 pandemic. It also identified the mediating effect of burnout between the relationship of psychological resilience and secondary traumatic stress. Patients and Method: It is a descriptive study with purposive sampling strategy and correlational research design. The sample comprised of 100 doctors from two hospitals of Lahore between September 2020 to February 2021. Participants age range was between 25-40 years. Data was collected by using the following tools, The Brief Resilience Scale (Smith et al., 2008), Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale (Bride et al., 2004), and Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (Halbesleben & Demerouti, 2005). Results: Results have signified a negative relationship of psychological resilience with secondary traumatic stress and burnout. Burnout has a significant positive relationship with secondary traumatic stress. Moreover, both subscales of burnout (i.e. disengagement and exhaustion) emerged as mediators in the relationship between one subscale of secondary traumatic stress (i.e. intrusion) and psychological resilience. Conclusion: It is concluded that psychological resilience has a significant negative relationship with burnout and secondary traumatic stress. Future researches can design emotional coping strategies and should try to promote programs that can help doctors to enhance resilience so it helps them combat their stress and burnout. Keywords: Psychological resilience, Covid-19, Secondary traumatic stress, burnout

scholarly journals Lack of Anonymity and Secondary Traumatic Stress in Rural Nurses

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-201
Author(s):  
Marilyn A. Swan ◽  
Barbara B. Hobbs
Keyword(s):  
Population Density ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Trauma ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Population Densities ◽  
Rural Nursing ◽  
The Social ◽  
Rural Nurses ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose:  The purpose was to determine the prevalence of lack of anonymity (LA) and secondary traumatic stress (STS) among nurses; determine if nurses’ LA and STS differ by population density and examine the relationship between lack of anonymity and STS. Design and Method:  A descriptive correlational study examined LA and STS in a random sample of 271 nurses from counties with differing population densities (rural, micropolitan and metropolitan) of a Midwestern US State.  A 3-group design was used to examine the relationship between LA and STS in nurses, living and working in these counties. Data on lack of anonymity, secondary trauma and demographics were collected through online questionnaires.   Findings:  Rural nurses had a higher prevalence of LA than micropolitan and metropolitan nurses.  While the prevalence of STS among rural nurses was higher than either micropolitan or metropolitan nurses; there was no difference in STS among the three population groups.  Lack of anonymity and STS were related; however, analysis revealed that LA and STS are inversely correlated, indicating that as LA increases, STS decreases.  A majority of rural nurses (90%) reported living in a rural community prior to their 18th birthday. Conclusions:  Rural nurses experience STS at similar rates as their metropolitan and micropolitan counterparts, indicating that population density may not be a factor related to the development of STS. LA appears to have a positive effect on reducing STS in rural nurses. Clinical Relevance:  The study advanced the understanding of LA and STS among nurses who live and work in different population densities.  The social support within rural health care facilities and communities may play a role in mitigating the effects of indirect stress. Keywords: rural, rural nursing, lack of anonymity, traumatic stressDOI:  https://doi.org/10.14574/ojrnhc.v21i1.651  

scholarly journals The Role of Satisfaction With Job and Cognitive Trauma Processing in the Occurrence of Secondary Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Medical Providers Working With Trauma Victims

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piotr Jerzy Gurowiec ◽  
Nina Ogińska-Bulik ◽  
Paulina Michalska ◽  
Edyta Kȩdra ◽  
Aelita Skarbalienė
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Medical Providers ◽  
Trauma Processing ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: As an occupational group, medical providers working with victims of trauma are prone to negative consequences of their work, particularly secondary traumatic stress (STS) symptoms. Various factors affect susceptibility to STS, including work-related and organizational determinants, as well as individual differences. The aim of the study was to establish the mediating role of cognitive trauma processing in the relationship between job satisfaction and STS symptoms among medical providers.Procedure and Participants: Results were obtained from 419 healthcare providers working with victims of trauma (218 nurses and 201 paramedics). Three questionnaires, namely the Secondary Traumatic Stress Inventory, Work Satisfaction Scale, and Cognitive Trauma Processing Scale, were used in the study, as well as a survey developed for this research. Correlational and mediation analyses were applied to assess relations between variables.Results: The results showed significant links between STS symptoms and both job satisfaction and cognitive processing of trauma. Three cognitive coping strategies play the intermediary role in the relationship between job satisfaction and symptoms of secondary traumatic stress. However, this role varies depending on preferred strategies.Conclusion: Nurses and paramedics are significantly exposed to the occurrence of STS. Thus, it is important to engage health care providers in activities aimed at preventing and reducing symptoms of STS.

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