CompletedNot Applicable

Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms Among Rescuers at Risk

Switzerland1,001 participantsStarted 2014-06

Plain-language summary

This cross-sectional, anonymous online survey aims to examine how salient variables influence PTSS, well-being, and suicidal ideation across the following professions of rescue workers: firefighters, ambulance personnel, police officers, and emergency and psychiatric nurses. PTSS, coping strategies, well-being, suicidal ideation, previously experienced and work-related trauma, and self-efficacy were measured and analyzed using multiple regression and structural equation modeling.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Employee at the rescue or emergency services. The participation in the anonymous online study is voluntary and promoted by the department heads at the places of work corresponding to the studied professions. No ethical approval is needed as the survey was voluntary and anonymous and participants gave consent to use the data with their participation. Exclusion Criteria: * None

What they're measuring

PTSS-10

Timeframe: at baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03842553

SponsorUniversity of Bern

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2015-05

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