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Trauma-Informed Healthcare Approaches: A Guide for Primary Care

Publication Year:
2019
Edition:
1st Ed.
Author:
Gerber, Megan R.
Publisher:
Springer Nature
ISBN:
978-3-03-004341-4
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100
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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 primar
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OvidSP
Publisher:
Springer Nature
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Gerber, Megan R.
ISBN:
978-3-03-004341-4
Specialty:
  • Primary Care/Family Medicine/General Practice
Language:
English
Edition:
1st Ed.
Pages:
224
Publication Year:
2019
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
100
Doody Core Title Score:
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