Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach in Pediatric Health Care Networks

dc.contributor.authorMarsac, M. L., Kassam-Adams, N., Hildenbrand, A. K., Nicholls, E., Winston, F. K., Leff, S. S., & Fein, J.
dc.date.accessioned2016-07-28T20:21:43Z
dc.date.available2016-07-28T20:21:43Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractPediatric health care networks serve millions of children each year. Pediatric illness and injury are among the most common potentially emotionally traumatic experiences for children and their families. In addition, millions of children who present for medical care (including well visits) have been exposed to prior traumatic events, such as violence or natural disasters. Given the daily challenges of working in pediatric health care networks, medical professionals and support staff can experience trauma symptoms related to their work. The application of a trauma-informed approach to medical care has the potential to mitigate these negative consequences. Trauma-informed care minimizes the potential for medical care to become traumatic or trigger trauma reactions, addresses distress, provides emotional support for the entire family, encourages positive coping, and provides anticipatory guidance regarding the recovery process. When used in conjunction with family-centered practices, trauma-informed approaches enhance the quality of care for patients and their families and the well-being of medical professionals and support staff. Barriers to routine integration of trauma-informed approaches into pediatric medicine include a lack of available training and unclear best-practice guidelines. This article highlights the importance of implementing a trauma-informed approach and offers a framework for training pediatric health care networks in trauma-informed care practices. (Authgor Abstract)en_US
dc.identifier.citationMarsac, M. L., Kassam-Adams, N., Hildenbrand, A. K., Nicholls, E., Winston, F. K., Leff, S. S., & Fein, J. (2016). Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach in Pediatric Health Care Networks. JAMA pediatrics, 170(1), 70-77.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joel_Fein/publication/284020466_Implementing_a_Trauma-Informed_Approach_in_Pediatric_Health_Care_Networks/links/564d33d108aeafc2aaafc7bb.pdf  
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11212/2876
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherJAMA Pediatricsen_US
dc.subjectchild abuseen_US
dc.subjectvicarious traumaen_US
dc.subjectsecondary traumatic stressen_US
dc.subjectcompassion fatigueen_US
dc.subjectpreventionen_US
dc.titleImplementing a Trauma-Informed Approach in Pediatric Health Care Networksen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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