文章基本信息
- 标题：Health sciences librarians, patient contact, and secondary traumatic stress
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- 作者：Rachel W. Becker ; Aileen McCrillis
- 期刊名称：Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
- 印刷版ISSN：0025-7338
- 出版年度：2015
- 卷号：103
- 期号：2
- 页码：87-90
- DOI：10.3163/1536-5050.103.2.006
- 出版社：Medical Library Association
- 摘要：Objective:
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of secondary traumatic stress (STS) in health sciences librarians (HSLs) who have direct contact with traumatized individuals and their families.
Methods:A twenty-five-item survey and the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale (STSS) were distributed via email to three Medical Library Association email discussion lists.
Results:A total of fifty-five HSLs responded to the survey. Survey results indicate moderate levels of STS and variability of symptoms among participants.
Conclusions:Library and employee assistance program managers should be aware of the emotional toll of patient and/or family contact for HSLs.
