A systematic review of the current evidence regarding interventions for anxiety, PTSD, sleepiness and fatigue in the law enforcement workplace

Lees, T; Elliott, JL; Gunning, S; Newton, PJ; Rai, T; Lal, S

A systematic review of the current evidence regarding interventions for anxiety, PTSD, sleepiness and fatigue in the law enforcement workplace

Lees, T

Elliott, JL Gunning, S Newton, PJ

Rai, T

Lal, S

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Citation:: Industrial Health, 2019, 57 (6), pp. 655 - 667
Issue Date:: 2019-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Lees, T https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7321-2704	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Elliott, JL	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Gunning, S	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Newton, PJ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5006-2037	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Rai, T https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1610-8983	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Lal, S https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0911-0850	en_US
dc.date.issued	2019-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Industrial Health, 2019, 57 (6), pp. 655 - 667	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0019-8366	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/138257
dc.description.abstract	© 2019 National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Law enforcement is inherently stressful, and police officers are particularly vulnerable to mental and physical disorders. As such, researchers are currently assessing intervention strategies that may combat or manage these psychological, physical and mental issues. To review most recent information regarding anxiety, PTSD, and sleepiness and fatigue and identify the interventions and treatments proposed to overcome work related stressors and associated mental illnesses inflicting law enforcement officers. The EMBASE, OVID MEDLINE and PsycINFO databases were canvassed for articles investigating anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, sleepiness, and fatigue. Initial article selections were made based on title, whilst final inclusion was informed by a full critical appraisal with respect to the primary and secondary effects. The systematic search returned 363 records, of which 183 were unique. Following screening, 43 records were included in the final review. The included literature assessed the efficacy of several interventions, and provided a number of recommendations regarding interventions, and policy. Moreover, literature indicates that police officers benefit from interventions targeting work-related stress and potential psychological disorders, if these interventions are continuous. Furthermore, larger controlled studies are required to further elucidate the benefits of psychosocial intervention in law enforcement.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Industrial Health	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.2486/indhealth.2018-0088	en_US
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dc.subject.classification	Environmental & Occupational Health	en_US
dc.title	A systematic review of the current evidence regarding interventions for anxiety, PTSD, sleepiness and fatigue in the law enforcement workplace	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
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Abstract:

© 2019 National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Law enforcement is inherently stressful, and police officers are particularly vulnerable to mental and physical disorders. As such, researchers are currently assessing intervention strategies that may combat or manage these psychological, physical and mental issues. To review most recent information regarding anxiety, PTSD, and sleepiness and fatigue and identify the interventions and treatments proposed to overcome work related stressors and associated mental illnesses inflicting law enforcement officers. The EMBASE, OVID MEDLINE and PsycINFO databases were canvassed for articles investigating anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, sleepiness, and fatigue. Initial article selections were made based on title, whilst final inclusion was informed by a full critical appraisal with respect to the primary and secondary effects. The systematic search returned 363 records, of which 183 were unique. Following screening, 43 records were included in the final review. The included literature assessed the efficacy of several interventions, and provided a number of recommendations regarding interventions, and policy. Moreover, literature indicates that police officers benefit from interventions targeting work-related stress and potential psychological disorders, if these interventions are continuous. Furthermore, larger controlled studies are required to further elucidate the benefits of psychosocial intervention in law enforcement.

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