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Saboohi Z, Solhi M. Nurses’ Preparation to Manage Psychological Crises: The Importance of Psychological First Aid Training. JCCNC 2025; 11 (3) :261-264
URL: http://jccnc.iums.ac.ir/article-1-662-en.html
URL: http://jccnc.iums.ac.ir/article-1-662-en.html
1- Department of Health Services, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,solhi.m@iums.ac.ir
2- Health Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,
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Background: Crises and disasters, both natural and human-made, profoundly impact individuals and communities, leading to issues like anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Nurses, as first responders, play a crucial role in providing psychological first aid (PFA) to the affected persons.
Main Idea: This commentary underscores the importance of PFA training to empower nurses in the effective management of psychological crisis. It also discusses strategies to enhance PFA training, including specialized education, team-based approaches, and access to supportive resources.
Conclusion: PFA training enables nurses to offer effective support during crises and promoting community resilience. It is recommended that PFA be integrated into nursing education and professional development to strengthen nurses’ crisis response capabilities.
Main Idea: This commentary underscores the importance of PFA training to empower nurses in the effective management of psychological crisis. It also discusses strategies to enhance PFA training, including specialized education, team-based approaches, and access to supportive resources.
Conclusion: PFA training enables nurses to offer effective support during crises and promoting community resilience. It is recommended that PFA be integrated into nursing education and professional development to strengthen nurses’ crisis response capabilities.
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● Nurses play a crucial role in providing psychological first aid (PFA) during disasters and crises.
● PFA training enables nurses to identify and manage psychological symptoms such as PTSD, anxiety, and stress.
● Continuous education and practical exercises, such as scenario simulations, are essential for improving nurses’ crisis intervention skills.
● Team-based approaches and collaboration among healthcare professionals can enhance the effectiveness of PFA interventions.
● Increased access to resources and professional psychological support systems helps prevent nurse burnout in crises.
● PFA training enables nurses to identify and manage psychological symptoms such as PTSD, anxiety, and stress.
● Continuous education and practical exercises, such as scenario simulations, are essential for improving nurses’ crisis intervention skills.
● Team-based approaches and collaboration among healthcare professionals can enhance the effectiveness of PFA interventions.
● Increased access to resources and professional psychological support systems helps prevent nurse burnout in crises.
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This commentary highlights the vital role nurses play in helping individuals cope with psychological crises during disasters. Psychological first aid (PFA) is a brief, immediate intervention that helps mitigate the emotional impact of crises. Training nurses in PFA improves their ability to recognize and treat psychological distress, anxiety, and trauma. Continuous education and team collaboration are essential to ensure the well-preparedness of nurses in these situations. With the right training and resources, nurses can provide more effective psychological support, helping individuals recover emotionally during and after crises.
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Received: 2024/09/12 | Accepted: 2025/01/15 | Published: 2025/08/1
Received: 2024/09/12 | Accepted: 2025/01/15 | Published: 2025/08/1
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