Clinical Education: Addressing Prior Trauma and Its Impacts in Medical Settings

Overview

Journal J Clin Psychol Med Settings

Publisher Springer

Specialty Psychology

Date 2024 Aug 2

PMID 39095585

Authors

Sacha A McBain

Matthew J Cordova

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Abstract

Prior trauma exposure significantly increases the risk of developing PTSD following medical stressors and may contribute to the development of medically induced PTSD. However, healthcare systems often overlook the interaction between prior trauma and current medical stressors, contributing to negative psychosocial and health-related outcomes for patients. Integration of both trauma-informed and trauma-focused practices into psychosocial programming in medical settings may be key to effectively addressing the needs of trauma-exposed patients. Yet, there is a lack of practical guidance on how clinical psychologists in medical settings can respond to trauma's effects in routine clinical practice. This paper aims to provide an overview of trauma-focused theory, assessment, and treatment considerations within medical settings, emphasizing the importance of incorporating trauma-focused intervention into integrated psychosocial programming to address prior trauma and its impacts on care in order to improve patient outcomes.

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