METHODS: Using a community based participatory research (CBPR) approach, we conducted six focus groups involving a total of fourteen participants comprising FR, organizational representatives, and FM. All focus groups were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.
RESULTS: FR and FM shared their experiences of both joining and learning to live as members of the FR community in Ireland. Through our analysis, we identified a main theme of \'crossing thresholds\', characterizing their transformative learning experiences. This learning experience includes recognizing the consequences of this new role for them as individuals and for their relationships. Participants also shared how they have learned to cope with the consequences of their roles and what they need to better support each other.
CONCLUSIONS: FM are often unheard, hidden members of the first responder community in Ireland, highlighting an unmet need for FR organizations to acknowledge FM role in supporting FR and to provide them with the appropriate training and resources required. Training for new recruits needs to move beyond the tokenistic involvement of FM and encourage knowledge sharing among experienced and novice members. Cultural change is required to support help-seeking among FR and foster a sense of peer support and community among families.
方法:使用基于社区的参与式研究(CBPR)方法,我们进行了六个焦点小组,共有14名参与者,包括FR,组织代表,和FM。所有焦点小组都被录音,转录,并使用反身性主题分析法进行分析。
结果:FR和FM分享了他们作为爱尔兰FR社区成员加入和学习生活的经验。通过我们的分析,我们确定了“跨越阈值”的主题,描述他们变革性的学习经历。这种学习经历包括认识到这种新角色对他们作为个人和他们的关系的后果。与会者还分享了他们如何学会应对角色的后果,以及他们需要什么来更好地相互支持。
结论:FM通常是闻所未闻的,爱尔兰第一响应者社区的隐藏成员,强调FR组织需要承认FM在支持FR方面的作用,并为他们提供所需的适当培训和资源。对新兵的培训需要超越FM的象征性参与,并鼓励有经验和新手成员之间的知识共享。需要进行文化变革,以支持FR之间寻求帮助,并在家庭中培养同伴支持和社区感。