The psychosocial impact of natural disasters among adult survivors: an integrative review
Warsini, Sri, West, Caryn, Mills, Jane, and Usher, Kim (2014) The psychosocial impact of natural disasters among adult survivors: an integrative review. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 35 (6). pp. 420-436.
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Abstract
The aim of this review was to identify the psychosocial impact of natural disasters on adult (over the age of 18 years) survivors. Databases searched included PsycInfo, CINAHL, Proquest, Ovid SP, Scopus, and Science Direct. The search was limited to articles written in English and published between 2002 and 2012. A total of 1,642 abstracts and articles were obtained during the first search; 39 articles were retained. The results indicate that PTSD is the most-studied psychosocial impact after a disaster. Mental health nurses have a significant role to play in supporting survivors and can assist with the development of resilience in community members.
| Item ID: | 33501 |
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| Item Type: | Article (Research - C1) |
| ISSN: | 1096-4673 |
| Funders: | James Cook University (JCU) |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Jun 2014 00:31 |
| FoR Codes: | 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1110 Nursing > 111099 Nursing not elsewhere classified @ 100% |
| SEO Codes: | 92 HEALTH > 9299 Other Health > 929999 Health not elsewhere classified @ 100% |
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