REACT: A paraprofessional training program for first responders-A pilot study.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate a newly designed peer support training program for first responders titled Recognize, Evaluate, Advocate, Coordinate, and Track (REACT). REACT was developed in partnership with public safety agencies to address the need for promoting psychological health. This resulted in the development of a program that uses train-the-trainer methodology to address primary prevention of stress injuries. REACT was an all-day training that consisted of four modules, each featuring instruction and practice. Six public safety agencies totaling 30 individuals (76.9% from four fire departments, 23.1% from two emergency communication centers) participated in REACT. The primary outcomes were knowledge and training-related self-efficacy; secondary outcomes included general self-efficacy, resilience, and improved attitudes and expectations. A peer-support model, using a train-the-trainer methodology, is a promising approach for addressing the promotion of psychological health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]/nCopyright of Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic is the property of Guilford Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Statistical analysis (ANOVA, GLM)
Survey, evaluation of a training program
Measures considered:DemographicsKnowledgeREACT PSP self-efficacyGeneral self-efficacyAttitudes and expectations of REACTResilience
Phase 4 training was divided in 4 modules each with its goals and rational, didactic training, and skills training.Materials from both survey formats (written and online) were identical.
Six public safety agencies, for a total of 30 individuals, were in attendance and participated in REACT. Participants completed the measures described here before the start ofthe training either via the web (Qualtrics) or by completing a paper survey packet.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate a newly designed peer support training program for first responders titled Recognize, Evaluate, Advocate, Coordinate, and Track (REACT).
Variables of general self-efficacy, resilience, and attitudes and expectations were not reportableLack of statistical power limited the opportunity to report the impact of REACT training on the mentioned variables.
A paraprofessional training program (e.g. REACT), is an effective approach forproviding the knowledge and skills needed to address the psychologicalimpact of potentially traumatic events.
The Institutional Review Board of The University of Central Florida in Orlando,Florida, approved all study protocols.
Program design took place in 4 phases:Needs assessmentReview of previous programsEstablish an evidence-based theoretical frameworkDevelop a training format and contentREACT training was carried out with local first responders
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