J Psychosoc Nurs Men
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1. The objective of the debriefing process is the prevention of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ⋯ Debriefing, individually and in groups, is an effective intervention in preventing the adverse reactions incurred by a traumatic stressor. The use of a debriefing model counteracts the tendency to suppress the powerfully affective component of the traumatic experience.