Examining the Impact of Trauma-Informed Care on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in the Long-Term Care Setting
2024
Impact of Trauma-Informed Care on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Long-Term Care
Sample size: 59
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Saiyed Sahebi, Alexis Bender
Primary Institution: Emory University
Hypothesis
Does trauma-informed care reduce neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with a history of trauma in skilled nursing facilities?
Conclusion
Trauma-informed care shows promise in improving neuropsychiatric symptoms among patients with a trauma history in skilled nursing facilities.
Supporting Evidence
- 43 patients (73%) reported trauma.
- 27 patients (46%) were defined as 'high risk'.
- NPI-NH scores improved from 36.00 at baseline to 24.56 at follow-up.
Takeaway
This study looked at how special care for trauma can help older people feel better in nursing homes.
Methodology
Retrospective chart review and trauma screening of patients in a skilled nursing facility.
Limitations
The study is exploratory and used a lenient p-value due to its nature.
Participant Demographics
Primarily female (86%), white (59%), aged 67-102 (Mean=82.97).
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.08
Statistical Significance
p=0.08
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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