Patient-Clinician Communication About Traumatic Experiences: A Qualitative Dyadic Framework Analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Patient-Clinician Communication About Traumatic Experiences: A Qualitative Dyadic Framework Analysis

  • By

  • Anita S. Hargrave-Bouagnon

  • Kelly Knight

  • Dean Schillinger

  • Jessica Escober

  • Genesis Talavera

  • Deirdre Bernard-Pearl

  • Edward L. Machtinger

  • July 7, 2026

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    Over 5.6 billion people globally have experienced traumatic events, impacting mortality and morbidity rates.

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    National guidelines recommend clinicians address trauma during visits, yet many remain reluctant to do so.

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    This study employs a qualitative dyadic analysis to explore patient-clinician communication about diverse traumas.

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    Participants included patients and clinicians from safety-net systems in California, interviewed about trauma discussions.

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    The analysis aims to identify similarities and differences in experiences to optimize trauma communication strategies.

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Patient-Clinician Communication About Traumatic Experiences: A Qualitative Dyadic Framework Analysis

  • by Anita S. Hargrave-Bouagnon, Kelly Knight, Dean Schillinger, Jessica Escober, Genesis Talavera, Deirdre Bernard-Pearl, Edward L. Machtinger

  • July 7, 2026

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