Emergency teams in their voice (PSP & GNR) factors of risk and resilience

Abstract

Giving direct voice to the participants in this study, results of research conducted with elements of emergency teams in the North of Portugal - Public Security Police (PSP) and National Republican Guard (GNR) are presented. Using the focus group methodology, stress factors were identified in the face of emerging situations and / or cumulative exposure to potentially traumatic events, thus giving visibility to protective factors. The results correspond to a partial analysis of the data collected in this investigation, with longitudinal methodological objectives.