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A new psychological intervention: “512 Psychological Intervention Model” used for military rescuers in Wenchuan Earthquake in China

Abstract

Objective  

We sought to compare the efficacy of the “512 Psychological Intervention Model” (that is, “512 PIM”, a new psychological intervention)
with debriefing on symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression of Chinese military rescuers
in relation to a control group that had no intervention.

Method  

We conducted a randomized controlled trial with 2,368 military rescuers 1 month after this event and then at follow-up 1,
2 and 4 months later to evaluate changes in symptoms of PTSD, anxiety and depression based on DSM-IV criteria, respectively.

Results  

Baseline analysis suggested no significant differences between the study groups. Severity of PTSD, anxiety and depression
decreased over time in all three groups, with significant differences between the groups in symptoms of PTSD (P < 0.01). Compared with the debriefing and control group, significant lower scores of PTSD and positive efficacy in improving
symptoms of re-experiencing, avoidance and hyperarousal were found in the “512 PIM” group.

Conclusion  

“512 PIM” was an effective psychological intervention for military rescuers in reducing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety and depression
after a crisis.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Category Original Paper
  • Pages 1-9
  • DOI 10.1007/s00127-011-0416-2
  • Authors
    • Shengjun Wu, Department of Psychology, School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, 169 West Changle Road, Xi’an, 710032 People’s Republic of China
    • Xia Zhu, Department of Psychology, School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, 169 West Changle Road, Xi’an, 710032 People’s Republic of China
    • Yinling Zhang, Department of Nursing Management, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China
    • Jie Liang, XiJing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China
    • Xufeng Liu, Department of Psychology, School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, 169 West Changle Road, Xi’an, 710032 People’s Republic of China
    • Yebing Yang, Department of Psychology, School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, 169 West Changle Road, Xi’an, 710032 People’s Republic of China
    • Hai Yang, Department of Psychology, School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, 169 West Changle Road, Xi’an, 710032 People’s Republic of China
    • Danmin Miao, Department of Psychology, School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, 169 West Changle Road, Xi’an, 710032 People’s Republic of China