Psychological aspects of providing first aid in emergency situations.

Марциняк-Дорош, Оксана Михайлівна and Калюжна, Євгенія Миколаївна and Чистовська, Юлія Юріївна and Куріс, Юрій Володимирович and Лісова, Наталія Анатоліївна (2025) Psychological aspects of providing first aid in emergency situations. Наукові перспективи, 58 (4). pp. 1672-1680. ISSN 2708-7530

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Abstract

In emergency situations (ES) accompanied by a threat to life and health, not only physical assistance to victims is of crucial importance, but also timely psychological support. Fear, panic, disorientation, shock reactions are common psycho-emotional manifestations that victims encounter during disasters, accidents, hostilities, terrorist acts, etc. In these conditions, psychological stabilization of the victim is often a prerequisite for successful provision of first aid, reducing the effects of stress and generally improving the prognosis for survival. Provision of first aid should be accompanied by elements of psychological first aid, in particular, establishing trusting contact, verbal support, calming the victim, and assistance in orientation in space and time. Such actions help reduce panic, restore a basic sense of security, and increase the effectiveness of physical assistance. Nonverbal communication plays a special role in this - gestures, intonation, facial expressions - which should be calm, confident, and supportive. At the same time, the psychological preparation of those providing first aid (volunteers, rescuers, civilians) is no less important. The ability to control one's own emotions, act under stress, and make quick but balanced decisions are important skills that are formed through special training, exercises, and simulations of crisis situations. Special attention should be paid to the formation of self-regulation skills, emotional stability, and psychological endurance. The risk of secondary traumatization of those helping victims cannot be ignored. Repeated contact with someone else's trauma, emotional exhaustion, and chronic fatigue can lead to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), emotional burnout, or depressive states. That is why it is important to create psychological support systems for rescuers and volunteers, including debriefings, supervision, and professional counseling. The integration of the psychological component into emergency preparedness and response programs should become a priority for all agencies working in the field of safety and disaster medicine.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	emergency; pre-medical care; psychological first aid; emotional resilience; trauma; victim support; secondary traumatization
Subjects:	Статті у періодичних виданнях > Фахові (входять до переліку фахових, затверджений МОН)
Divisions:	Факультет психології, соціальної роботи та спеціальної освіти > Кафедра практичної психології
Depositing User:	Євгенія Миколаївна Калюжна
Date Deposited:	07 Jan 2026 09:41
Last Modified:	07 Jan 2026 09:41
URI:	https://elibrary.kubg.edu.ua/id/eprint/56077

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