Life Course perspective Flashcards
What is trauma informed care
(TIC) has been used to describe ways in which providers in varied settings (ie, social service, education, health care, and corrections) can better serve people who have experienced traumatic life events.
What are the principles of trauma informed care
Patient empowerment: using individuals’ strengths to empower them in the development of their treatment
Choice: informing patients regarding treatment options so they can choose the options they prefer
Collaboration: maximizing collaboration among health care staff, patients and their families in organizational and treatment planning
Safety: developing healthcare settings and activities that ensure patients’ physical and emotional safety, NB: physical examination and investigations
Trustworthiness: creating clear expectations with patients about what proposed treatments will entail, who will provide services and how it will be provided
What does the SAMHSA GUIDE to TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE include
Realises
Realises the widespread impact of trauma and understands potential paths for recovery
Recognises
Recognises signs and symptoms of trauma in patients, families, staff, and others involved in the system
Responds
Responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures and practices
Resists
Seeks to actively resist re-traumatization
What is the difference between patient informed care and trauma informed care and how to they overlap
Patient informed care
- dignity and respect for patient and family
- explicit attention to patients
- shared decision making
- maximise participation of families in care
Trauma informed care
- minimise traumatic aspects of medical care
- address distress pain and fear and anxiety
- Provides emotional support
- address family members distress
Combined
- share info with patient and family
- encourage family presence
- provide patient and family with choices
- consider family needs
- respect family strengths
- cultural competence
