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Lauren E Szkodny1, Shoshana H Bardach2,3, Katrina Hacker4,5
1Department of Psychiatry, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH, USA. lauren.e.szkodny@hitchcock.org.
Digestive Diseases and Sciences
|November 29, 2024
Summary
Healthcare providers can improve care for gastrointestinal (GI) patients by understanding trauma's impact. Trauma-informed programming enhances patient experience and reduces retraumatization risks in GI settings.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Psychiatry
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Lifetime traumatic experiences are common and affect health, disease management, and patient engagement.
- Gastrointestinal (GI) patients frequently have trauma histories, and trauma reactions can occur in GI settings.
- Healthcare providers may lack awareness or effective strategies to manage trauma reactions in GI care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance understanding of the trauma-GI symptom connection.
- To improve recognition and response to trauma reactions in healthcare.
- To identify strategies for preventing retraumatization in GI settings.
Main Methods:
- Patient and stakeholder interviews were conducted.
- A needs assessment survey was administered.
- Findings informed the development of trauma-informed solutions through an iterative, team-based approach.
Main Results:
- Programs and resources were created to recognize trauma's impact.
- Improved responses to trauma reactions during patient encounters were implemented.
- Support was provided to patients receiving GI care.
Conclusions:
- Trauma-focused programming tailored for GI patients is needed.
- Patients, providers, and staff desire trauma-informed care.
- Education and support initiatives can improve trauma awareness and healthcare experiences.
Keywords:
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