Authors

  1. Raja, Sheela PhD
  2. Hasnain, Memoona MD, MHPE, PhD
  3. Hoersch, Michelle MS
  4. Gove-Yin, Stephanie MD
  5. Rajagopalan, Chelsea BS

Abstract

Traumatic events (including sexual abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, and combat trauma) are associated with long-term physical and psychological effects. These events may influence patients' health care experiences and engagement in preventative care. Although the term trauma-informed care (TIC) is widely used, it is not well understood how to apply this concept in daily health care practice. On the basis of a synthesis of a review of the literature, the TIC pyramid is a conceptual and operational framework that can help physicians translate TIC principles into interactions with patients. Implications for clinical practice and future research are discussed in this article.