BACKGROUND: After two strong earthquakes in the Emilia region in Italy, many HCWs had to deal with the psychological consequences of the aftershocks. OBJECTIVE: The aims of this case study were a) to describe the psychosocial condition of the HCWs affected by the earthquake; b) to present an intervention immediately after the earthquake on HCWs in a post-disaster situation using a mixed-method approach. METHODS: A mixed-method study was conducted collecting qualitative data (during Group Counselling sessions) and quantitative data (through questionnaires). RESULTS: The results suggested that the impact of the earthquake was very strong, as more than 80% perceived at least a severe impact event capable of altering their ability to function; most of the thoughts and feelings were related to death and fear. CONCLUSIONS: This study adds knowledge about how to plan interventions aiming to help those workers at both individual and organisational level.

Guglielmi, D., Vignoli, M., Camellini, L., Florini, M.C., Brunetti, M., Depolo, M. (2017). When helpers need help: A case study on the 2012 earthquakes in Italy. WORK, 58(2), 185-191 [10.3233/WOR-172616].

When helpers need help: A case study on the 2012 earthquakes in Italy

Guglielmi, Dina
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Vignoli, Michela;FLORINI, MARIA CRISTINA;BRUNETTI, MASSIMO;Depolo, Marco
2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: After two strong earthquakes in the Emilia region in Italy, many HCWs had to deal with the psychological consequences of the aftershocks. OBJECTIVE: The aims of this case study were a) to describe the psychosocial condition of the HCWs affected by the earthquake; b) to present an intervention immediately after the earthquake on HCWs in a post-disaster situation using a mixed-method approach. METHODS: A mixed-method study was conducted collecting qualitative data (during Group Counselling sessions) and quantitative data (through questionnaires). RESULTS: The results suggested that the impact of the earthquake was very strong, as more than 80% perceived at least a severe impact event capable of altering their ability to function; most of the thoughts and feelings were related to death and fear. CONCLUSIONS: This study adds knowledge about how to plan interventions aiming to help those workers at both individual and organisational level.
2017
Guglielmi, D., Vignoli, M., Camellini, L., Florini, M.C., Brunetti, M., Depolo, M. (2017). When helpers need help: A case study on the 2012 earthquakes in Italy. WORK, 58(2), 185-191 [10.3233/WOR-172616].
Guglielmi, Dina*; Vignoli, Michela; Camellini, Lucia; Florini, Maria Cristina; Brunetti, Massimo; Depolo, Marco
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