Trauma-Informed Care for Individuals Admitted to the Acute Rehabilitation Unit-Trauma-informed Care for Individuals Admitted to the Acute Rehabilitation Unit

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In this video, Rachel Teranishi, Dr. Kelly Crawford, and Jennifer Myatt discuss trauma-informed care for individuals admitted to the acute rehab unit. They define trauma as an event or set of circumstances that is physically or emotionally harmful and has lasting effects on an individual's well-being. Trauma can be experienced directly or indirectly, and everyone's response to trauma is unique. Trauma can have emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioral responses. Emotional responses may include anger, sadness, and anxiety. Physical responses can manifest as gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders, and dermatological disorders, among others. Cognitive responses can include changes in perception, idealization, intrusive thoughts, and dissociation. Traumatic responses can also lead to behavioral changes such as reenactments, self-harm, and avoidance. The prevalence of trauma is high, with a significant portion of the population experiencing trauma at some point in their lives. Trauma can affect the health of individuals in the future, leading to increased risk of mental health disorders and substance abuse. When providing trauma-informed care, it is important to realize the widespread impact of trauma, recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma, cultivate a response that integrates knowledge of trauma, and prevent re-traumatization. This can be done by providing a safe environment, communicating effectively, and offering resources and support. Finally, three case presentations were discussed to illustrate the implementation of trauma-informed care in a rehabilitation setting.

Keywords

trauma-informed care

acute rehab unit

definition of trauma

emotional responses to trauma

physical responses to trauma

cognitive responses to trauma

behavioral responses to trauma

prevalence of trauma

impact of trauma on health

implementation of trauma-informed care