Becker Rachel W, McCrillis Aileen
J Med Libr Assoc. 2015 Apr;103(2):87-90. doi: 10.3163/1536-5050.103.2.006.
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of secondary traumatic stress (STS) in health sciences librarians (HSLs) who have direct contact with traumatized individuals and their families.
A twenty-five-item survey and the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale (STSS) were distributed via email to three Medical Library Association email discussion lists.
A total of fifty-five HSLs responded to the survey. Survey results indicate moderate levels of STS and variability of symptoms among participants.
Library and employee assistance program managers should be aware of the emotional toll of patient and/or family contact for HSLs.
本研究旨在确定与受创伤个体及其家人有直接接触的健康科学图书馆员(HSL)中继发性创伤应激(STS)的患病率。
通过电子邮件向三个医学图书馆协会电子邮件讨论列表分发了一份包含25个条目的调查问卷和继发性创伤应激量表(STSS)。
共有55名HSL回复了调查问卷。调查结果表明,参与者中存在中度水平的STS且症状存在差异。
图书馆和员工援助计划管理人员应意识到与患者和/或家属接触对HSL造成的情感伤害。