Reveals that clinics with greater improvements in trauma-informed care readiness achieved higher increases in ACE screening rates.
Reveals that clinicians are twice as likely to take action when ACEs were present, with an increasing likelihood of referrals to mental health, social work, and community-based organizations as the number of ACEs increased.
Evaluated clinician and staff perspectives on implementing routine ACE screenings in five pediatric clinics through focus group discussions conducted at two intervals over 16 months.
Found that ACE screening was generally well-accepted by both adolescents and caregivers, with many participants recognizing its potential to foster trust and improve care outcomes.
Outlines training strategies for trauma-informed care in health care settings based on the experiences of five complex care programs.