I Wilhelm1, S Zank. 1. Humanwissenschaftliche Fakultät, Lehrstuhl für Rehabilitationswissenschaftliche Gerontologie, Universität zu Köln, Herbert-Lewin-Str. 2, 50931, Köln, Deutschland, inka.wilhelm@smail.uni-koeln.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study represents the first empirical research into the impact of war-related trauma on present professional care situations in Germany. METHODS: A total of 105 professional caregivers from North Rhine-Westphalia were questioned in a standardized form about the impact of war-related trauma on the daily work. RESULTS: Of the professional caregivers questioned 82%reported that they were already caring for a person suffering from post-war trauma and 77% stated that war-related trauma had an impact on the daily work. Altogether 63% reported that war-related trauma is highly significant for the daily work. The professional caregivers reported that there was often a lack of knowledge and awareness of the topic among colleagues. CONCLUSIONS: The study showed that there is a need for increasing awareness and providing further staff education and training regarding the treatment of people suffering from (war-related) trauma in order to ensure adequate care for those concerned.
BACKGROUND: This study represents the first empirical research into the impact of war-related trauma on present professional care situations in Germany. METHODS: A total of 105 professional caregivers from North Rhine-Westphalia were questioned in a standardized form about the impact of war-related trauma on the daily work. RESULTS: Of the professional caregivers questioned 82%reported that they were already caring for a person suffering from post-war trauma and 77% stated that war-related trauma had an impact on the daily work. Altogether 63% reported that war-related trauma is highly significant for the daily work. The professional caregivers reported that there was often a lack of knowledge and awareness of the topic among colleagues. CONCLUSIONS: The study showed that there is a need for increasing awareness and providing further staff education and training regarding the treatment of people suffering from (war-related) trauma in order to ensure adequate care for those concerned.
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