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Implementation Of Childhood Trauma Questionnaire In A Primary Care Setting, Michele Hartke
Implementation Of Childhood Trauma Questionnaire In A Primary Care Setting, Michele Hartke
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Background
Childhood abuse, neglect and unusual stressful or traumatic conditions are common pediatric issues, with most Americans having experienced one kind of these adverse childhood experience (ACE) resulting in mental and physical issues in adulthood (Centers for Disease Control, 2010). Implementing a routine screening for patients will assist in identifying health concerns and can improve outcomes for the patient.
Aim
The aim of this project was to implement the use of a brief screening tool in a primary care medical office setting to assess for traumatic childhood experiences that have impact on a patient’s current morbidities.
Theoretical Framework
This quality …