Using Human-Centered Design to Develop and Implement a Hospital Trauma-Informed Care Education Program to Improve Care for Firearm-Injured People
topic area
institution
Temple Health
description
Temple University Hospital (TUH) treats the largest number of firearm-injured people in Pennsylvania. Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an approach that recognizes the widespread nature of trauma and seeks to mitigate its negative impacts, and is recommended as a key part of patient-centered comprehensive care for firearm-injured people. Through AHE’s funding, the Temple Health team will conduct focus groups and workshops to develop and pilot a TIC education program aimed at equipping healthcare team members with the skills needed to recognize and respond effectively to trauma’s manifestations and resist patient re-traumatization.
project leads
Jessica H. Beard, MD, MPH
Megan Healy, MD, MAUB
funding source
Accelerate Health Equity
status
One-year grant in progress. Anticipated end date: Fall 2024