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A web-based educational intervention to implement trauma-informed care in a paediatric healthcare setting: protocol
Megan Simons1,2, Alexandra De Young2,3, Steven M McPhail4,5
1Occupational Therapy Department, Queensland Children's Hospital, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, 501 Stanley Street, South Brisbane, Queensland 4101 Australia.
Pilot and Feasibility Studies
|August 25, 2020
Summary
This study assessed the feasibility of a web-based trauma-informed care education program for pediatric burn care staff. Findings will inform future interventions to reduce pediatric medical traumatic stress.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Healthcare
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Responsive trauma-informed practices can reduce costs and improve outcomes in pediatric care.
- A web-based intervention, Responsive CARE, was developed to enhance staff self-efficacy.
- This study protocol outlines a feasibility and preliminary effectiveness evaluation of Responsive CARE in a pediatric burn clinic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility of implementing the Responsive CARE web-based education intervention.
- To assess the preliminary effectiveness of the intervention on staff self-efficacy.
- To identify factors influencing the implementation of trauma-informed care education in a clinical setting.
Main Methods:
- A pre-post, mixed-methods design will be used.
- Participants include children, caregivers, and health professionals in a pediatric burn outpatient setting.
- Data collection involves quantitative measures (pain, itch, distress) and qualitative interviews; analysis uses descriptive statistics, generalized linear models, and framework analysis.
Main Results:
- Feasibility will be assessed through interviews, usage logs, and technical assistance records.
- Preliminary effectiveness will be measured by changes in pain, itch, and distress.
- The study aims to provide insights into the practical application of trauma-informed education.
Conclusions:
- This study will offer valuable insights into the feasibility of web-based trauma-informed education in clinical settings.
- Findings can guide the development of educational strategies to mitigate pediatric medical traumatic stress.
- The research supports the broader goal of improving patient experiences and reducing negative impacts of healthcare interactions.
Keywords:
BurnsFeasibility studiesHealth knowledgeImplementation sciencePaediatricsTrainingTrauma-informed careWeb-based
