Feasibility and Challenges with Measuring Adverse Childhood Experiences in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) screening tool captures some experiences of childhood adversity, ranging from abuse to parental separation. Research has shown a correlation between ACEs and both adult and childhood disease. This study evaluated the feasibility of conducting ACE screening in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and investigated associations with markers for severity of illness and utilization of resources.

Methods

This was a cross sectional study screening for ACEs among children admitted to a single quaternary medical-surgical PICU. Children age 0–18 years old admitted to the PICU over a one-year period were considered for enrollment. A 10-question ACE screen was used to evaluate children for exposure to ACEs. Chart review was used to

SUBMITTER: Derck J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10193309 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature