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Insights on Medical Trauma from Recently Admitted Patients, Residents, and the Interdisciplinary Care Team in Inpatient Medicine Services

  • By

  • Revika Singh

  • Ibrahim B. Mokhtar

  • Yashoswini Chakraborty

  • Uma Thachapuzha

  • Muriel Jean-Jacques

  • Aashish K. Didwania

  • Christine Schaeffer

  • Maria E. Theodorou

  • Rachel O’Conor

  • Marlise Jeanne Pierre-Wright

  • July 16, 2026

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    Trauma significantly impacts health outcomes, with over 60% of US adults reporting at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE).

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    Trauma-informed care (TIC) aims to create safe clinical environments to avoid re-traumatization and support patient healing.

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    Medical trauma, particularly in adult populations, remains underexplored despite its potential to exacerbate existing trauma.

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    Residents often underestimate trauma prevalence and report inadequate training in trauma-informed care, highlighting a curricular gap.

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    The study utilized interviews and focus groups to explore patient experiences and care team perspectives on medical trauma in inpatient settings.

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Medical Trauma on the Inpatient Medicine Service: Perspectives of Recently Hospitalized Patients, Residents, and the Interdisciplinary Care Team

  • by Revika Singh, Ibrahim B. Mokhtar, Yashoswini Chakraborty, Uma Thachapuzha, Muriel Jean-Jacques, Aashish K. Didwania, Christine Schaeffer, Maria E. Theodorou, Rachel O’Conor, Marlise Jeanne Pierre-Wright

  • July 16, 2026

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