Developing a theory driven and evidence based targeted intervention for the primary prevention of PTSD
| dc.contributor.author | Skeffington, Petra May | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Assoc. Prof. Clare Rees | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Dr Robert Kane | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Dr Trevor Mazzucchelli | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-01-30T10:23:31Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-01-30T10:23:31Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2016-03-04T06:29:54Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2015 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2578 | |
| dc.description.abstract |
Some professions, by their nature, will be exposed to trauma. Fire and emergency workers have abnormally high rates of stress related negative outcomes such as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This research project explored the possibility of teaching resilience to adults in high-trauma professions. A systematic review consolidated current research relevant to the primary prevention of PTSD and cross-sectional surveys of the general population and DFES (Department of Fire and Emergency Services) workers in Australia informed the development of a theory driven and evidence based training program for the primary prevention of PTSD which was tested in a randomised control trial with 12-month follow up. | |
| dc.language | en | |
| dc.publisher | Curtin University | |
| dc.title | Developing a theory driven and evidence based targeted intervention for the primary prevention of PTSD | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dcterms.educationLevel | PhD | |
| curtin.department | School of Psychology and Speech Pathology | |
| curtin.accessStatus | Open access |