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The medical traumatic stress toolkit
Margaret L Stuber1, Stephanie Schneider, Nancy Kassam-Adams
1Semel Institute for Neurosciences and Human Behavior, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024-1759, USA.
CNS Spectrums
|March 8, 2006
Summary
Children facing life-threatening medical events are at risk for posttraumatic stress. Resources are available from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to help hospitals support these children and families.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric health
- Trauma psychology
- Child development
Background:
- Medical emergencies pose significant risks for pediatric patients and their families.
- Exposure to life-threatening illness or injury can lead to posttraumatic stress symptoms in children.
- Existing acute care settings often lack adequate resources for preventing, detecting, and treating pediatric trauma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the risk of posttraumatic stress in children experiencing medical trauma.
- To introduce available resources for supporting affected children and families.
- To inform healthcare providers about accessible tools for trauma care.
Main Methods:
- Review of risk factors for pediatric posttraumatic stress in acute care.
- Identification of resources developed by national organizations.
- Information dissemination regarding free, downloadable materials.
Main Results:
- Children and parents exposed to medical trauma are vulnerable to posttraumatic stress.
- Prevention, detection, and treatment are often insufficient in hospital acute care.
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) offers free downloadable materials.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric medical trauma necessitates accessible support systems.
- Healthcare providers can utilize NCTSN resources to aid patients and families.
- Early intervention and support are crucial for mitigating trauma impacts.