Trauma-Informed Healthcare Approaches: A Guide for Primary Care

Description

Interpersonal trauma is ubiquitous and its impact on health has long been understood. Recently, however, the critical importance of this issue has been magnified in the public eye. A burgeoning literature has demonstrated the impact of traumatic experiences on mental and physical health, and many potential interventions have been proposed. This volume serves as a detailed, practical guide to trauma-informed care. Chapters provide guidance to both healthcare providers and organizations on strategies for adopting, implementing and sustaining principles of trauma-informed care. The first section maps out the scope of the problem and defines specific types of interpersonal trauma. The authors then turn to discussion of adaptations to care for special populations, including sexual and gender minority persons, immigrants, male survivors and Veterans as these groups often require more nuanced approaches. Caring for trauma-exposed patients can place a strain on clinicians, and approaches for fostering resilience and promoting wellness among staff are presented next. Finally, the book covers concrete trauma-informed clinical strategies in adult and pediatric primary care, and women’s health/maternity care settings. Using a case-based approach, the expert authors provide real-world front line examples of the impact trauma-informed clinical approaches have on patients’ quality of life, sense of comfort, and trust. Case examples are discussed along with evidence based approaches that demonstrate improved health outcomes. Written by experts in the field, Trauma-Informed Healthcare Approaches is the definitive resource for improving quality care for patients who have experienced trauma. Front Matter ....Pages i-xvii Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 An Introduction to Trauma and Health (Megan R. Gerber, Emily B. Gerber)....Pages 3-23 Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (Leigh Kimberg, Margaret Wheeler)....Pages 25-56 Front Matter ....Pages 57-57 Cultural Humility in Trauma-Informed Care (Joseph Vinson, Ariel Majidi, Maura George)....Pages 59-68 Trauma-Informed Care: A Focus on African American Men (Marshall Fleurant)....Pages 69-83 Trauma-Informed Care of Sexual and Gender Minority Patients (Tyler R. McKinnish, Claire Burgess, Colleen A. Sloan)....Pages 85-105 Trauma-Informed Care of Veterans (Megan R. Gerber)....Pages 107-122 Front Matter ....Pages 123-123 Trauma-Informed Adult Primary Care (Megan R. Gerber)....Pages 125-143 Trauma-Informed Maternity Care (Megan R. Gerber)....Pages 145-155 Trauma-Informed Pediatrics: Organizational and Clinical Practices for Change, Healing, and Resilience (Emily B. Gerber, Briana Loomis, Cherie Falvey, Petra H. Steinbuchel, Jennifer Leland, Kenneth Epstein)....Pages 157-179 Trauma-Informed Nursing Care (Jay Ellen Barrett)....Pages 181-193 Front Matter ....Pages 195-195 Trauma-Informed Care: Helping the Healthcare Team Thrive (Jessica Barnhill, Joslyn W. Fisher, Karen Kimel-Scott, Amy Weil)....Pages 197-213 Back Matter ....Pages 215-224