Reviewing the Impact of the Opioid Overdose Epidemic on the Mental Wellbeing of First Responders

IF 1.2 4区社会学 Q4 SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Journal of Drug Issues Pub Date : 2023-10-20 DOI:10.1177/00220426231208109

Kellie O’Dare, Leah Atwell

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Abstract

The opioid overdose epidemic is a growing concern for first responders on the front lines. Yet, limited knowledge exists regarding the psychological impacts from repeated exposure to overdose events. Using a scoping review approach, authors searched scholarly databases for a combination of related keywords including first responders, mental health, and opioid epidemic. Twenty-three (23) peer reviewed articles met criteria for inclusion. Six (6) additional non-refereed reports were also included. Frequently cited concerns included increased/unmanageable workloads, burnout, compassion fatigue, safety, negative attitudes/cynicism, cumulative/repeated exposures, and frustration with lack of resources. Several resources described proactive measures to mitigate the consequences. One such measure is a Behavioral Health Access Program (BHAP), a comprehensive, specialized program designed to address the mental health needs of first responders. Opioid settlement funding should be utilized to support the development of BHAPs in all first responder organizations to mitigate the negative mental health impacts inflicted by the epidemic.

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回顾阿片类药物过量流行对急救人员心理健康的影响

阿片类药物过量流行是一线急救人员日益关注的问题。然而，关于反复暴露于过量事件的心理影响的知识有限。使用范围审查方法，作者在学术数据库中搜索相关关键词的组合，包括急救人员、心理健康和阿片类药物流行。23篇同行评议文章符合纳入标准。另外六(6)份未经评审的报告也被包括在内。经常被提到的担忧包括工作量增加/无法管理、精疲力竭、同情疲劳、安全、消极态度/玩世不恭、累积/重复暴露，以及对缺乏资源的沮丧。一些资源描述了减轻后果的主动措施。其中一项措施是行为健康获取计划(BHAP)，这是一个全面的、专门的计划，旨在解决第一响应者的心理健康需求。应利用阿片类药物解决方案资金，支持在所有第一反应组织中发展bhap，以减轻这一流行病对心理健康造成的负面影响。

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Journal of Drug Issues SUBSTANCE ABUSE-

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3.00

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11.80%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Drug Issues (JDI) was incorporated as a nonprofit entity in the State of Florida in 1971. In 1996, JDI was transferred to the Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and the Richard L. Rachin Endowment was established to support its continued publication. Since its inception, JDI has been dedicated to providing a professional and scholarly forum centered on the national and international problems associated with drugs, especially illicit drugs. It is a refereed publication with international contributors and subscribers. As a leader in its field, JDI is an instrument widely used by research scholars, public policy analysts, and those involved in the day-to-day struggle against the problem of drug abuse.