Impact of relationship the coping strategies and social supports are associated with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in Health Care Social Workers: literature review 2024

Abstract

Background
Forensic social work in Saudi Arabia is challenging, increasing the likelihood of secondary traumatic stress among its practitioners. Proactive coping strategies are necessary to reduce the impact of secondary traumatic stress on forensic social workers. Health Care Social Workers (HCSWs) employed in hospital settings frequently experience many occupational stressors leading to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Literature has increasingly highlighted PTSD as a major issue that involves both staff and healthcare organizations; the consequences of PTSD may include medication errors and lower standards of care. Aim of this systematically review: To describe the relationship of the social supports are associated with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in Health Care Social Workers in Saudi Arabia2024.Method:Online searching engines were using databases to identify relevant articles through the included electronic databases: Google Scholar, PubMed, and Saudi Digital Library (SDL), MEDLINE using selected keywords. Each article was reviewed and categorized into one or more of the following four categories based on its subject matter: stress assessment, post-traumatic and disorder symptoms, social supports, occurrence rates .Results:The usability and outcome of relationship the coping strategies and social supports are associated with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in Health Care Social Workers are based on Vision 2030. 7 articles were selected that compliant with the theme of this present systematic review (Table 1). Among the 7 reviewed articles, articles have explained the post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in Health Care Social Workers in Saudi Arabia; articles assess the prospective role of Health Care Social Workers goals in the healthcare system. Conclusion: The findings of the present review highlight the PTSD as a major concern for both Health Care Social Workers, HCWs and healthcare organizations. Significantly higher prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms has been found among HCWs compared to adult general population, worldwide, particularly in emergency departments, psychiatric wards and trauma surgery departments. Perceived post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms have significant direct and indirect affects on Post-traumatic stress symptoms. We suggest that strengthening perceived social support forHealth Care Social Workers can enhance their resilience