Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress Toolkit for Health Care Providers

This toolkit was produced by the Medical Traumatic Stress Working Group of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network to:

• Raise awareness among health care providers about traumatic stress associated with pediatric medical events and medical treatment, as it may affect children and families.
• Promote "trauma-informed practice" of pediatric health care in hospital settings across the continuum of care and in a variety of settings within the hospital - e.g., from emergency care, to the ICU, to specialized inpatient units, to general pediatrics.

This compendium of materials is designed for hospital-based health care providers (physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.) The materials may also be of use to mental health professionals who work in health care settings. The materials provide:

• An introduction to traumatic stress as it relates to children facing illness, injury, and other medical events.
• Practical tips and tools for health care providers.
• Handouts that can be given to parents that present evidence-based tips for helping their child cope.

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