Systematic review of trauma informed care model use and trauma specific treatment in U.S. inpatient psychiatric settings.
Quentin J Reynolds, Jessica Hartman, Natalie Burlant et al.
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In 30 seconds
This systematic review examined trauma-informed care (TIC) models and trauma-specific treatments in U.S. inpatient psychiatric settings, focusing on child and adolescent populations. Out of 2269 records, only six studies met the inclusion criteria, highlighting a significant gap in literature regarding TIC implementation and trauma-specific interventions. The review emphasizes the need for scalable trauma-focused treatments to improve patient outcomes.
Key findings
- Only six studies met inclusion criteria, all conducted in child or adolescent inpatient units.
- Five studies focused on TIC systems level implementation, with one on a trauma-specific intervention.
- The quality of evidence was limited, primarily addressing milieu level TIC without clinical outcomes.
Why it matters
Understanding the implementation of trauma-informed care is crucial for improving treatment approaches in psychiatric settings, particularly for vulnerable populations. This review highlights the need for effective interventions to address trauma-related symptoms in inpatient care.
What to keep in mind
The review is limited by the small number of studies and the focus on pediatric populations, with a lack of literature on adult acute care.