Effect of psychological first aid training for fellows on resident burnout and distress in the intensive care unit

This study demonstrates that bringing PFA training to trainees is both feasible and well-received and suggests that PFA training may impact trainees in settings that are high risk for burnout. The PFA training in this study may serve as a model for further attempts to educate healthcare workers in PFA.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-02-09
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0340456
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Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
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Effect of psychological first aid training for fellows on resident burnout and distress in the intensive care unit

Carol S. North, Haley Belt, Traci N. Adams
PLoS ONE
Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
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Effect of psychological first aid training for fellows on resident burnout and distress in the intensive care unit

Carol S. North, Haley Belt, Traci N. Adams
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Abstract

This study demonstrates that bringing PFA training to trainees is both feasible and well-received and suggests that PFA training may impact trainees in settings that are high risk for burnout. The PFA training in this study may serve as a model for further attempts to educate healthcare workers in PFA.

PLoS ONEVol. 21(2)
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 65%
Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
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