Trauma Informed Care (TIC): Caring for Victims of Trauma

Author

Deanna Smith, Otterbein UniversityFollow

Academic Term

Summer 2020

Document Type

Project

Course Number

Nurs 6810

Course Name

Advanced Pathophysiology

Professor’s Name

Dr. Chovan and Dr. Butz

Keywords

Trauma Informed Care (TIC), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Childhood, Trauma, Complex, Re-traumatization

Subject Categories

Health Communication | Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing | Public Health

Abstract

This poster discusses the use of trauma-informed care (TIC) in care settings to address health needs of patients who have experienced traumatic events. Complex trauma, childhood trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can cause long term impacts on health of patients including physical, behavioral, and cognitive manifestations. This poster explores health implications of trauma, how they can present in healthcare settings, and how the use of trauma-informed care can alleviate the burden on healthcare settings and improve patient outcomes by preventing further re-traumatization. The use of the TIC approach is applicable to all care modalities and settings, including primary and acute care settings that frequently utilize graduate level nursing professionals.

Keywords: TIC, PTSD, Childhood, Complex, Re-traumatization, Trauma

Recommended Citation

Smith, Deanna, "Trauma Informed Care (TIC): Caring for Victims of Trauma" (2020). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 403.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/403