React: A Paraprofessional Training Program For First Responders-A Pilot Study

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate a newly designed peer support training program for first responders titled Recognize, Evaluate, Advocate, Coordinate, and Track (REACT). REACT was developed in partnership with public safety agencies to address the need for promoting psychological health. This resulted in the development of a program that uses train-the-trainer methodology to address primary prevention of stress injuries. REACT was an all-day training that consisted of four modules, each featuring instruction and practice. Six public safety agencies totaling 30 individuals (76.9% from four fire departments, 23.1% from two emergency communication centers) participated in REACT. The primary outcomes were knowledge and training-related self-efficacy; secondary outcomes included general selfefficacy, resilience, and improved attitudes and expectations. A peer-support model, using a train-the-trainer methodology, is a promising approach for addressing the promotion of psychological health.

Publication Date

6-1-2017

Publication Title

Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic

Volume

81

Issue

2

Number of Pages

150-166

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1521/bumc.2017.81.2.150

Socpus ID

85020927364 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85020927364

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