Posttraumatic Embitterment Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: The Post COVID-19 Era

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Posttraumatic embitterment disorder (PTED) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can create disequilibrium within the mind and spirit in the post COVID-19 pandemic era. Both disorders have defining signs and symptoms. PTSD is triggered by a terrifying significant event whereas PTED is correlated with staff shortage, conflict and interprofessional dissonance. This intermediate level presentation utilizes tools and checklists to self-identify symptoms and institute measures to create optimum health.

Objectives

Compare and contrast the etiologies, physical and mental manifestations of PTED and PTSD.
Utilize the PTED Self-Rating Scale and the PTSD Checklist to correlate criteria and rate the degree of severity with PTED and PTSD.
Apply treatment strategies for PTED and PTSD in order to survive, thrive and create healthy work environments.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.

Disclosure

This activity has been reviewed by the Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias. No conflicts of interest have been identified for any individual with the ability to influence the content of this activity. Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN or ANCC approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC's) Commission on Accreditation, ANCC Provider Number 0012. AACN has been approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the California State Board of Nursing (CBRN), California Provider number CEP 1036. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

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