U.S. Physicians' Training and Experience in Providing Trauma-Informed Care in Clinical Settings

Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a comprehensive approach that focuses on the whole individual. It acknowledges the experiences and symptoms of trauma and their impact on health. TIC prioritizes physical and emotional safety through a relationship of trust that supports patient choice and empowerment. It provides a safe and respectful healing environment that considers specific needs while promoting a greater sense of well-being, patient engagement, and partnership in the treatment process. Given the prevalence of trauma, this descriptive cross-sectional study examined the attitudes and perspectives of U.S. physicians (N = 179; 67% males; 84% White; 43% aged 56-65) in providing trauma-informed care using an anonymous 29-item online survey administered by Reaction Data. Findings showed that 16% (n = 18) of physicians estimated that >50% of their patients have a history of trauma. Commonly perceived barriers to providing TIC were resource/time/administrative constraints, provider stress, limited awareness of the right provider to refer patients who experienced trauma, and inadequate TIC emphasis in medical education/training. Expanding physicians' knowledge base of trauma through training and organizational policy/support is crucial in enhancing their TIC competence, particularly in caring for patients with complex care needs whose social determinants increase their risk of exposure to adverse experiences that carry lasting physical and psychological effects.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:21

Enthalten in:

International journal of environmental research and public health - 21(2024), 2 vom: 16. Feb.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Novilla, M Lelinneth B [VerfasserIn]
Bird, Kaitlyn Tan [VerfasserIn]
Hanson, Carl L [VerfasserIn]
Crandall, AliceAnn [VerfasserIn]
Cook, Ella Gaskin [VerfasserIn]
Obalana, Oluwadamilola [VerfasserIn]
Brady, Lexi Athena [VerfasserIn]
Frierichs, Hunter [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Adverse experiences
Healthcare
Journal Article
Stress-related events
Toxic/chronic stress
Trauma
Trauma-informed care
Traumatic experiences
Vulnerable populations

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 26.02.2024

Date Revised 27.02.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/ijerph21020232

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368877000