Trauma Informed Care Training and Shared Reflection for Perinatal Care Providers.

Area of Science:

• Perinatal Health
• Healthcare Education
• Trauma Studies

Background:

• Trauma significantly affects mental and physical health.
• Trauma-informed care (TIC) is crucial for perinatal patients.
• Effective training methods for perinatal staff in TIC are underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the impact of a longitudinal workshop series and shared reflection on trauma-informed care.
• To evaluate changes in perinatal staff and clinician responses to TIC.

Main Methods:

• A year-long workshop series on TIC was implemented for all perinatal staff.
• Qualitative interviews were conducted using the Schon Theory of Reflective Practice framework.
• Thematic analysis, including inductive and deductive coding, was used to analyze interview data.

Main Results:

• Multidisciplinary team reflection is vital for trauma-informed care approaches.
• Systemic and structural barriers to TIC must be identified and addressed.
• Self-care and acknowledging human dignity are integral to sustaining TIC.

Conclusions:

• Shared reflection in multidisciplinary settings enhances TIC skills and clinical application.
• Longitudinal curricula with shared reflection improve TIC for perinatal patients.