Week 5: Resilience Flashcards
1
Q
What is resilience?
A
The ability to overcome adversity and grow stronger from the experience
2
Q
What are some paramedic demands?
A
- long/antisocial hours
- emotional investment
- physical fatigue
- intensive decision making
- cultural challenges/expectations
3
Q
Define compassion fatigue
A
The physical, emotional and spiritual exhaustion resulting from caring for patients and witnessing pain and suffering
4
Q
Define burn out
A
The progressive development, feelings of exhaustion, cynicism and hopelessness due to work load demands
5
Q
What is the theory of the wounded healer?
A
That someone who has been ill will provide better care as they have been in the patients shoes
6
Q
What are signs of burnout/struggling?
A
- headaches
- feeling negative
- irritable
- being physically ill
- insomnia
- anxiety
- neglecting selfcare
- feeling numb/apathetic
7
Q
What are the 3 needs?
A
Control, understanding and belonging
8
Q
What are some ways to maintain resilience?
A
- keep things in perspective
- have a sense of humour
- see difficulties as temporary
- reflect on experiences
- take up oppourtunities
- problem solve
- maintain friendships and ask for help
9
Q
What are some examples of coping strategies?
A
- walking
- meditate
- selfcare
- ignoring the issue
- pretending its okay
- smoke/drink/drugs
- listening to music
- talking to someone
10
Q
What are the resilient coping factors?
A
- trusted social support
- physical self care
- meaningful work
- self acceptance
- work life balance
