Cohesion, burnout, and past trauma in tri-service medical and support personnel.
Past research suggests that the negative consequences related to exposure to traumatic events and injury may impact cohesive work relationships. Additionally, trauma and low cohesive relationships independently predict poorer psychological and physical health in service members. The objective of the present study was to examine the interrelationships between exposure to traumatic events, burnout, and cohesion among tri-service medical and support staff. Surveys were administered to 253 U.S. Army, Army Reserve Units, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Navy personnel upon arrival in Hawaii for participation in a stressful, 2-week training exercise. Results showed that history of trauma was correlated with poorer view of officers and higher levels on two components of burnout. We discuss how findings can apply to prevention and early intervention efforts.
Whealin
Julia M
JM
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, VA Pacific Health Care System, 3375 Koapaka Street, Suite 1-560, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA.
Batzer
Wayne B
WB
Morgan
Charles A
CA
Detwiler
Howard F
HF
Schnurr
Paula P
PP
Friedman
Matthew J
MJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006254:Hawaii; D006306:Health Surveys; D006608:Hierarchy, Social; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D008890:Military Psychiatry; D010465:Perception; D012307:Risk Factors; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States