Fondazione Soleterre Strategie di Pace ONLUS, Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Psychology of Trauma Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Front Public Health. 2024 Jan 9;11:1319850. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1319850. eCollection 2023.
Natural disasters cause immense damage and disruption to the environment, human lives, and property, posing a threat to safety and well-being. These disasters annually affect individuals and communities, severely impacting mental health. Research indicates a significant link between catastrophic events and an increased risk of mental disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Individuals with chronic conditions, like cancer patients, are particularly vulnerable post-disaster due to disrupted healthcare services. The recent earthquake in Morocco highlighted the urgent need for continued care, especially for vulnerable populations living in poverty. Soleterre Foundation's interventions focus on supporting young cancer patients and their families, emphasizing psychological support following the earthquake. Effective disaster response needs coordinated efforts, clear roles, communication, and standardized healthcare procedures, especially for vulnerable groups like cancer patients. Education programs for patients and clinicians are vital for disaster preparedness. Communication challenges and lack of medical history further emphasize the need for well-defined disaster preparedness plans and continued care guidelines for cancer patients.
自然灾害对环境、人类生命和财产造成巨大破坏和干扰，对安全和福祉构成威胁。这些灾害每年都会影响个人和社区，严重影响心理健康。研究表明，灾难性事件与精神障碍（包括焦虑、抑郁、物质使用和创伤后应激障碍（PTSD））的风险增加之间存在显著关联。患有慢性疾病（如癌症患者）的个体在灾难后特别容易受到影响，因为医疗服务中断。最近摩洛哥发生的地震突显了持续护理的迫切需要，特别是对生活在贫困中的脆弱人群。Soleterre 基金会的干预措施侧重于支持年轻癌症患者及其家庭，强调地震后的心理支持。有效的灾害应对需要协调一致的努力、明确的角色、沟通和标准化的医疗程序，特别是对于癌症患者等弱势群体。为患者和临床医生提供教育计划对于灾害准备至关重要。沟通挑战和缺乏医疗史进一步强调了为癌症患者制定明确的灾害准备计划和持续护理指南的必要性。
