Social support for disaster workers after a mass-casualty disaster: Effects on the support provider

Carol S. Fullerton; Kathleen M. Wright; Robert J. Ursano; James E. McCarroll

doi:10.3109/08039489309104096

Social support for disaster workers after a mass-casualty disaster: Effects on the support provider

Carol S. Fullerton^*, Kathleen M. Wright, Robert J. Ursano, James E. McCarroll

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Spouses and significant others (SSOs) are a major part of the social support systems of disaster/rescue workers, yet little is known about this group or the effects of providing support in disaster situations. In this preliminary study, we examine the effects on the SSOs of support they provided to mortuary workers following a mass-casualty Naval disaster. Providing support for those involved in mass-casualty body handling appears to be a critical, yet somewhat stressful role. Knowledge about support provision can be used to plan interventions for both support providers and disaster workers.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	315-324
Number of pages	10
Journal	Nordic Journal of Psychiatry
Volume	47
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/08039489309104096
State	Published - 1993
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Disaster
Disaster workers
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Social support
Stress

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