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Nurses Have Crucial Role in Debriefing.

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/28/2008 - 06:35.

Authors:

Zahourek, Rothlyn

Source:

American Journal of Nursing, Volume 103, Number 8, p.p64G (2003)

URL:

http://search.ebscohost.com.liboff.ohsu.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=10733763&site=ehost-live

Keywords:

PSYCHOLOGICAL debriefing; NURSES; BRIEF psychotherapy; MENTAL health

Abstract:

Focuses on the role of nurses in psychological debriefing. Background on debriefing that supports the use of cognitive behavioral therapies; Nurses' skills required in psychological debriefing; Cognitive restructuring and brief supportive counselling given within a month of trauma; Capability of nurses to administer early trauma interventions and prevention of post-traumatic stress disorder.