A Novel, Trauma-Informed Physical Examination Curriculum for First-Year Medical Students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Trauma is prevalent in the general population in various forms and has lasting effects on health. Physicians routinely examine patients who have experienced trauma, although most providers lack training in trauma-informed care, a well-established framework for providing quality care to trauma survivors. To address this gap, we implemented a novel curriculum on trauma-informed physical examination skills for first-year medical students.

Methods

We held a large-group lecture for 148 first-year medical students and 40 faculty members to introduce a framework for a trauma-informed physical examination, using a standardized patient for demonstration. The framework included specific language and behaviors to employ before, during, and after the examination in order to

SUBMITTER: Elisseou S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6376894 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature