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Responding To Adverse Childhood Experiences In The Primary Care Setting, Elsa M. Ingpen
Responding To Adverse Childhood Experiences In The Primary Care Setting, Elsa M. Ingpen
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
Purpose. The impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on lifelong health outcomes is well documented. The effects of ACEs can be mitigated using therapeutic and mindfulness strategies which build resilience. Many health care providers are reluctant to screen patients for ACEs, citing barriers such as time, lack of familiarity, concern for patient emotional stability, and lack of knowledge about resources for patients with high scores. This project was designed to address these barriers, develop a resource list for resiliency strategies, and create a sustainable screening model.
Methods. A rural Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) was chosen as the implementation …