Overview
- Offers a strengths-based approach to care that emphasizes physical, psychological and emotional safety for both survivors and care providers
- Focuses on real world strategies that take into account the rushed and volume-driven healthcare setting
- Written by expert medical providers and directed toward front line primary care teams
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Table of contents (12 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Introduction and Scope
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Helping Providers
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About this book
Interpersonal trauma is ubiquitous and its impact on health has long been understood. Recently, however, the critical importance of this issue has been magnified in the public eye. A burgeoning literature has demonstrated the impact of traumatic experiences on mental and physical health, and many potential interventions have been proposed. This volume serves as a detailed, practical guide to trauma-informed care. Chapters provide guidance to both healthcare providers and organizations on strategies for adopting, implementing and sustaining principles of trauma-informed care. The first section maps out the scope of the problem and defines specific types of interpersonal trauma. The authors then turn to discussion of adaptations to care for special populations, including sexual and gender minority persons, immigrants, male survivors and Veterans as these groups often require more nuanced approaches. Caring for trauma-exposed patients can place a strain on clinicians, and approaches for fostering resilience and promoting wellness among staff are presented next.
Finally, the book covers concrete trauma-informed clinical strategies in adult and pediatric primary care, and women’s health/maternity care settings. Using a case-based approach, the expert authors provide real-world front line examples of the impact trauma-informed clinical approaches have on patients’ quality of life, sense of comfort, and trust. Case examples are discussed along with evidence based approaches that demonstrate improved health outcomes.
Written by experts in the field, Trauma-Informed Healthcare Approaches is the definitive resource for improving quality care for patients who have experienced trauma.
Reviews
“An immensely practical and accessible book that describes the effects of trauma on our patients and what needs to be done to build trauma-informed clinical skills. … Starting with this book as a guide, family doctors can become instrumental in creating a health care environment comforting to all our patients and especially to those who have experienced trauma. It is a worthy journey, and Gerber’s book shines a light on the path.” (Esther Strahan, Family Medicine, Vol. 54 (8), September, 2022)
“This is a book for everyone in both primary care and the medical specialties as there is relevance for all. In addition, it is a valuable book for policymakers and administrators to understand the healthcare environment that is not commonly associated with healthcare administration. … This is a tremendously valuable introductorybook on trauma‐informed medical care and a great tool for bringing these concepts to those in the healthcare professions.” (Vincent F Carr, Doody's Book Reviews, August 02, 2019)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Megan R. Gerber, MD, MPH is Associate Professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine and Medical Director of Women’s Health, Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System, Jamaica, Plain, MA.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Trauma-Informed Healthcare Approaches
Book Subtitle: A Guide for Primary Care
Editors: Megan R. Gerber
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04342-1
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-04341-4Published: 29 April 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-04342-1Published: 12 April 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 224
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 6 illustrations in colour
Topics: General Practice / Family Medicine, Primary Care Medicine, Pediatrics