Generational Trauma
What type of care should we provide to our patients who have experienced generational trauma?
Trauma-informed care
What are the two types of abuse mentioned in the powerpoint?
Emotional and physical abuse
What is the biggest risk factor for depressive and anxiety disorders?
Family history
True or False:
Generational poverty is poverty occurs in two or more generations
True
Name 2 examples of generational trauma
Abuse, natural disasters, historical events, oppression, in-utero exposure, poverty
Name 2 warning signs of emotional or physical abuse?
Lack of confidence, difficulty controlling emotions, extreme behavior, isolation, anxiety, self-harm, nightmares, bruises, broken bones, burns, guardian or spouse speaking over/for patient, shrinking away
What are 2 away these disorders can affect our patients?
Increased morbidity, increased readmissions, longer hospital stays, poor prognosis, increased distress, difficulty communicating
What can a nurse do during discharge to assist a patient in poverty?
Connect them to resources