Implementation of the adverse childhood experiences conversation in primary care
Implementation of the adverse childhood experiences conversation in primary care
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DOI:
10.1093/fampra/cmz065
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发表时间:
2020-06-01
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影响因子:
2.2
通讯作者:
Olson-Dorff, Denyse
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作者:
Bodendorfer, Victoria;Koball, Afton M.;Olson-Dorff, Denyse
Background. Research has focused on screening for adverse childhood experiences, rather than provision of education as a part of routine anticipatory guidance. An adverse childhood experiences 'conversation' is one method that has not been studied empirically but represents a complimentary or alternative approach to screening which could overcome many existing barriers.Objectives. This study aims to examine parent/guardian and provider acceptability/feasibility of the adverse childhood experiences conversation during well-child visits in primary care.Methods. Providers engaged in a conversation with parents/guardians of patients during well-child visits in a family medicine residency clinic. Parents/guardians and providers were surveyed following the visit to examine acceptability and feasibility. Quarterly assessments to further examine provider perspectives were completed. Data were collected for 1 year.Results. In total, 238 parent/guardian and 231 provider surveys were completed. Most parents/guardians felt positively (76%) about and comfortable (81%) with the information discussed and 97% felt that the conversation should be had with their primary care provider specifically. Most providers (71%) indicated that parents/guardians were receptive to the conversation, that the conversations took 1-2 minutes (60%) and that there were few disclosures of adversity (9%), none of which required mandatory reporting.Conclusions. Results suggest that the adverse childhood experiences conversation is well received by parents/guardians and providers and is feasible to implement into primary care. The conversation could be used as a complimentary or alternative method to screening to further spread knowledge of toxic stress and health, provide resources for families and promote resilience.