| Literature DB >> 18372662 |
Jan Shubert1, Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, George S Everly, Nancy Fiedler, Mary Beth Williams, Clifford S Mitchell, Alan M Langlieb.
Abstract
Considerable literature exists on surveillance for medical effects of responses to a disaster but there is a dearth of information on conducting surveillance of behavioral health effects for first responders. This article reviews the literature and rationale behind behavioral health surveillance in the context of medical surveillance of first responders, examines special populations and ethical issues, discusses a model currently used by the U.S. military, discusses unresolved issues, and concludes with some practical suggestions.Mesh：
Year: 2007 PMID： 18372662
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Emerg Ment Health ISSN： 1522-4821