Psychological science into practice during COVID-19: a European perspective
Hoe vertaalden Europese psychologen wetenschappelijke kennis naar de praktijk tijdens een ongekende volksgezondheidszorgcrisis? Dit artikel, geschreven vanuit een Europees perspectief, reflecteert op de snelle professionele aanpassingen die tijdens COVID-19 werden gemaakt en wat ze onthullen over de relatie tussen psychologische wetenschap en klinische praktijk. Relevant voor beleidsdiscussies over professionele standaarden en crisisparaatheid.
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The public health outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has hit all aspects of life as we know it. We found ourselves trying to solve several concurrent crises that have afflicted us. The European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA) launched the Psychologists’ Support Hub to share resources among its members and beyond and promote the continuing adoption of psychological science to battle the pandemic. In the greater context of evidence-based practice (EBP), the best available evidence is what we turn to for help in our decision-making on how best to address different challenges. However, there are challenges in implementing EBP when the science is limited, and we are still expected to be effective and efficient as professionals. The article outlines the need for EBP during the pandemic. Three vignettes display how that can be done while identifying obstacles and recommending ways forward in the future. The first one relates to the development of e-mental health services in Belgium following the March 2020 lockdown. The second describes addressing the needs of older adults in Croatia when it was hit by two crises simultaneously – the March 2020 lockdown and a destructive earthquake. The third looks at how targeted community-based interventions in Norway directed at social change can positively impact times of crisis. Overall, the pandemic presents a unique opportunity for professional growth for researchers, trainers, practitioners, and policymakers alike. EFPA can play a pivotal role in EBP adoption.
Trefwoorden: COVID-19, psychological practice, Europe, professional adaptation, public health
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Karayianni, E., Van Daele, T., Despot Lučanin, J., Lopižić, J., & Carr, N. (2021). Psychological science into practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: A European perspective. European Psychologist, 26(4), 387–396. https://doi.org/10.1027/1016-9040/a000458