The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education (한국간호교육학회지)

The Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education (한국간호교육학회)
권호 표지
DOI QR코드

DOI QR Code

Attitude and knowledge on PTSD of nursing and paramedic students in Korea

간호학과생과 응급구조학과생의 PTSD에 대한 태도와 지식

  • Hong, Sun-Woo (Department of Emergency Medical Services, Daejeon University) ;
  • Bang, Kyung-Sook (College of Nursing.The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University) ;
  • Bang, Hwal Lan (Department of Nursing, Andong National University) ;
  • Lim, Jihee (College of Nursing, Seoul National University, SeoulGraduate Student, College of Nursing, Seoul National University)
  • 홍선우 (대전대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 방경숙 (서울대학교 간호대학, 간호과학연구소) ;
  • 방활란 (안동대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 임지희 (서울대학교 간호대학)
  • Received : 2020.10.12
  • Accepted : 2020.11.25
  • Published : 2020.11.30
Download PDF
⟨ Previous Next ⟩

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to identify attitude and knowledge level on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among nursing and paramedic students. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted from December 1st to 20th in 2019. A total of 210 students participated from two universities in Korea. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests and one-way analysis of variance. Results: Students were positive about the government's spending on PTSD treatment (91.4%), and professional training (92.4%). PTSD patients were considered to be more dangerous (68.1%) and violent (42.4%) than the general population. There were no significant differences in attitude and general knowledge on PTSD between nursing and paramedic students. However, general knowledge on PTSD differed according to education experience on PTSD (t=2.04, p=.043). Knowledge scores for PTSD treatment differed significantly according to the academic major (t=2.02, p=.044), and education experience on PTSD (t=2.87, p=.005). Conclusions: The results of this study indicate nursing and paramedic students lack knowledge on PTSD. Therefore, developing curriculum regarding PTSD-related contents in undergraduate and continuing education in both departments is needed to provide better quality health care to people with PTSD.

Keywords

References

  1. Ministry of Health and Welfare. The current situation of the world outbreak of coronavirus infection-19 (COVID-19) [Internet]. SEoul: Ministry of Health and Welfare; 2020 [cited 2020 Nov 03]. Available from http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/bdBoardList_Real.do?brdId=1&brdGubun=14&ncvContSeq=&contSeq=&board_id=&gubun=
  2. Bo HX, Li W, Yang Y, Wang Y, Zhang Q, Cheung T, et al. Posttraumatic stress symptoms and attitude toward crisis mental health services among clinically stable patients with COVID-19 in China. Psychological Medicine. 2020 Mar:1-2. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291720000999
  3. Belrose C, Duffaud AM, Dutheil F, Trichereau J, Trousselard M. Challenges associated with the civilian reintegration of soldiers with chronic PTSD: A new approach integrating psychological resources and values in action reappropriation. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2018;9:737. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00737
  4. Cenat JM, Mukunzi JN, Noorishad PG, Rousseau C, Derivois D, Bukaka J. A systematic review of mental health programs among populations affected by the Ebola virus disease. Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 2020;131:109966. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2020.109966
  5. Dutheil1 F, Mondillon L, Navel V. PTSD as the second tsunami of the SARS-Cov-2 pandemic. Psychological Medicine. 2020;1-2. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291720001336
  6. Hong X, Currier GW, Zhao X, Jiang Y, Zhou W, Wei, J. Posttraumatic stress disorder in convalescent severe acute respiratory syndrome patients: A 4-year follow-up study. General Hospital Psychiatry. 2009;31(6):546-554. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2009.06.008
  7. Xiang YT, Yang Y, Li, W, Zhang L, Zhang Q, Cheung T, et al. Timely mental health care for the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak is urgently needed. The Lancet Psychiatry. 2020;7(3):228-229. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(20)30046-8
  8. Goldstein RB, Smith SM, Chou SP, Saha TD, Jung, J, Zhang H, et al. The epidemiology of DSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder in the United States: Results from the national epidemiologic survey on alcohol and related conditions-III. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 2016;51(8):1137-1148. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-016-1208-5.
  9. Pietrzak RH, Goldstein RB, Southwick SM, Grant BF. Prevalence and Axis I comorbidity of full and partial posttraumatic stress disorder in the United States: Results from wave 2 of the national epidemiologic survey on alcohol and related conditions. Journal of Anxiety Disorders. 2011;25(3):456-465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2010.11.010.
  10. Ryu J, Ha E, Jeong-Choi K, Kim JE, Park S, Kim H. Firefighters and posttraumatic stress disorder. Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry. 2017;24(1):10-18.
  11. National Emergency Management Agency. Firefighter's job stress and PTSD [Internet]. Sejoong: National Emergency Management Agency; 2014 [cited 2020 Nov 03]. Available from https://www.korea.kr/archive/expDocView.do;JSESSIONID_KOREA=DPNZcCYKdtlmJGsYwQsjN3Gbq3QfQx52l2VTc50ZqlLJbp8KyLVn!-140279680!1309466957?docId=35047
  12. Schuster M. Post-traumatic stress disorder in nurses: An integrative review. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 2020;29(15-16):2769-2787. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15288
  13. Kim HG, Choi JY. Factors influencing post-traumatic stress disorder in critical care nurses based on Lazarus & Folkman's stress, appraisal-coping model. Korean Journal of Adult Nursing. 2020;32(1):88-97. https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2020.32.1.88
  14. Hwang JN, Park WJ. Influence of posttraumatic stress symptoms and conflict management styles on nursing performance of intensive care unit. Journal of Korean Critical Care Nursing. 2018;11(3):58-70. https://doi.org/10.0000/jkccn.2018.11.3.58
  15. Harik JM, Matteo RA, Hermann BA, Hamblen JL. What people with PTSD symptoms do (and do not) know about PTSD: A national survey. Depression and Anxiety. 2017;34(4):374-382. https://doi.org/10.1002/da.22558
  16. Hoge CW, Riviere LA, Wilk JE, Herrell RK, Weathers FW. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in US combat soldiers: A head-to head comparison of DSM-5 versus DSM-IV-TR symptom criteria with the PTSD checklist. Lancet Psychiatry. 2014;1(4):269-277. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(14)70235-4
  17. Roberts AL, Gilman SE, Breslau J, Breslau N, Koenen KC. Race/ethnic differences in exposure to traumatic events, development of post-traumatic stress disorder, and treatment-seeking for post-traumatic stress disorder in the United States. Psychological Medicine. 2011;41(1):71-83. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291710000401
  18. National Health Insurance Service. [Internet]. Seoul: National Health Insurance Service; 2020 [cited 2020 Nov 03]. Available from https://www.nhis.or.kr/bbs7/boards/B0039/37570
  19. Tsai J, Shen J, Southwick SM, Greenberg S, Pluta A, Pietrzak RH. Public attitudes and literacy about posttraumatic stress disorder in US adults. Journal of Anxiety Disorders. 2018;55:63-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2018.02.002
  20. Chung YK, Kim SY, Cho SM. Posttraumatic stress disorder in firefighters. Journal of Korean Medical Association. 2008;51(12):1103-1110. https://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2008.51.12.1103
  21. Link KA, Smith LS. Primary care advanced practice RNs' knowledge of posttraumatic stress disorder and screening. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services. 2017;55(9):23-32. https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20170818-10
  22. Bang KS, Bang HR, Hong SW, Lim JH. Validity and reliability of Korean version of post-traumatic stress disorder scale (K-PTSD) measuring attitudes and knowledge of PTSD. The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education. 2020;26(1):47-55. https://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2020.26.1.47
  23. Stuber JP, Rocha A, Christian A, Link BG. Conceptions of mental illness: Attitudes of mental health professionals and the general public. Psychiatric Services. 2014;65(4):490-497. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.201300136
  24. Hong Y, Cho SB. Awareness of disaster and post traumatic stress disorder in occupational therapy students. Journal of Korean Academia-Industrial Cooperation Society. 2017;8(7):539-547. https://doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2017.18.7.539
  25. Choi YK. Evidence-based treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. Korean Journal of Clinical Psychology. 2017;36(4):526-549. https://doi.org/10.15842/kjcp.2017.36.4.006
  26. Van Ameringen M, Mancini C, Patterson B, Boyle MH. Post-traumatic stress disorder in Canada. CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics. 2008;14(3):171-181. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-5949.2008.00049.x
  27. Munro CG, Freeman CP, Law, R. General practitioners' knowledge of post-traumatic stress disorder: A controlled study. British Journal of General Practice. 2004;54(508):843-847.
  28. Seo YS, Cho HJ, An HY, Lee JS. Traumatic events experienced by South Koreans: Types and prevalence. Korean Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy. 2012;24:671-701.
  29. Shin JY, Lee D, Lee SY, Han Y. A study on types of traumatic events experienced by undergraduate students. The Journal of Play Therapy. 2015;19(2):69-95.