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CE: Trauma-Informed Care in Nursing Practice.

Elizabeth B Dowdell1, Patricia M Speck

  • 1Elizabeth B. Dowdell is a professor and coordinator of undergraduate research at Villanova University, Villanova, PA. Patricia M. Speck is a professor and coordinator of advanced forensic nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. Contact author: Elizabeth B. Dowdell, elizabeth.dowdell@villanova.edu . This article was inspired in part by a policy dialogue presented at the 2018 American Academy of Nursing Transforming Health, Driving Policy Conference, entitled "Population Trauma: A Systems Approach to Trauma-Informed Care." The authors acknowledge Annie Lewis-O'Connor, PhD, MPH, RN, NP-BC, FAAN for her assistance in providing some of the clinical details in the case study. The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise. A podcast with the authors is available at www.ajnonline.com .

The American Journal of Nursing
|March 29, 2022
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Childhood trauma significantly impacts adult health, leading to chronic conditions and healthcare avoidance. Trauma-informed care (TIC) is essential for ethical nursing, promoting patient safety and inclusive healthcare environments.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Psychology
  • Nursing Ethics

Background:

  • Childhood trauma and stress have cumulative adverse effects on adult physical and mental health.
  • Traumatic stress can lead to conditions like heart disease, cancer, and liver disease, increasing mortality.
  • Healthcare systems may marginalize patients, creating barriers to care for those with trauma histories.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the underutilization of trauma-informed care (TIC) in healthcare settings.
  • To emphasize the ethical imperative for nurses to provide non-judgmental care to all patients, including those with complex trauma.
  • To demonstrate the application of TIC principles in nursing practice.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on childhood trauma, stress, and health outcomes.

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  • Discussion of trauma-informed care (TIC) principles and their alignment with nursing ethics and human rights.
  • Presentation of a deidentified case study illustrating TIC application in nursing.

    • Main Results:

    • Childhood trauma has long-term, cumulative negative health consequences.
    • TIC fosters safety, inclusivity, and respect within healthcare systems and patient relationships.
    • Applying TIC principles addresses implicit and explicit bias, improving patient-provider interactions.

    Conclusions:

    • Trauma-informed care (TIC) is crucial for ethical and effective nursing practice.
    • Implementing TIC principles enhances patient safety and reduces healthcare disparities.
    • Nurses must adopt TIC to provide equitable care to individuals affected by trauma.