Preventing retraumatisation in torture survivors during surgical care: results of a guideline-development project and qualitative study exploring healthcare providers' experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Insufficient training and the absence of guidelines increase the risk of retraumatisation in torture survivors during surgical procedures. This study aims to develop guidelines to mitigate this risk and gather healthcare professionals' experiences treating torture survivors and insights on the guideline's feasibility and acceptability.

Design

The study was conducted in two phases. Phase 'a' involved developing guidelines based on reviews of torture survivors' encounters in somatic care and potential retraumatisation triggers, as well as a qualitative study on survivors' experiences during surgical interventions. The development process adhered to the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) principles and the Appraisal of Guideline

SUBMITTER: Schippert AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11344513 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature