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Adverse childhood experiences and implementing trauma-informed primary care
1Jana L. Esden is an associate professor at Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., and a family nurse practitioner at Partnership Community Health Center in Appleton, Wis.
The Nurse Practitioner
|November 1, 2018
Summary
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can lead to long-term health issues. Primary care nurse practitioners can identify individuals with ACEs and use trauma-informed care to mitigate negative adult health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
- Psychology
Background:
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) encompass abuse and household dysfunction.
- ACEs are linked to significant long-term health problems in adulthood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the role of nurse practitioners (NPs) in primary care settings.
- To outline strategies for NPs to address the impact of ACEs.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on ACEs and their health consequences.
- Discussion of trauma-informed care principles relevant to primary care.
Main Results:
- Primary care NPs are positioned to identify individuals with a history of ACEs.
- Trauma-informed care strategies can be implemented by NPs to reduce ACEs' impact.
Conclusions:
- NPs in primary care play a crucial role in mitigating the long-term effects of ACEs.
- Early identification and intervention through trauma-informed care are key.
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