Document Type : Original Article
Authors
- Hashem AlKotaifan 1
- Raghad H Abdelkader 2
- Mohammad Alshloul 3
- Shaher H. Hamaideh 4
- Mohammed S. ALBashtawy 5
- Nazzal M Alshloul 6
- Doha M Alshloul 7
1 Emergency department Royal Medical Services
2 Maternal and child health department Faculty of nursing, Applied Science Private University
3 Dawqara Post Office
4 Community and Mental Health Nursing Department Faculty of Nursing/The Hashemite University/
5 Department of Community and Mental Health, Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing, Al al-Bayt University.
6 Edith Cowan University
7 Princess Basma Teaching Hospital
Abstract
Objective: Trauma-informed care is an innovative concept recognizing the lasting impacts of psychological trauma. Critical care nurses` attitude toward trauma-informed care plays an essential role in assessing, monitoring, and addressing experienced trauma. This study aimed to describe critical care nurses` attitudes toward trauma-informed care at critical care units at Jordanian military hospitals. Methods: This study was a descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study performed on 315 critical care nurses at seven military hospitals in 2022. The data collection tool was the Attitudes Related to Trauma-informed Care-35 Scale. Results: In a sample of 315 nurses, gender was significantly associated with the reactions subscale (p=.001). Also, there were statistical differences between nurses working in the emergency department and intensive care units regarding responses and behaviors subscales, with higher scores among emergency department nurses (p=.003). Regarding in-service training in trauma-related care, the causes subscale was significantly different according to the number of training sessions with higher scores among nurses of higher training (p=.02). Conclusion: Critical care nurses have an unfavorable attitude toward trauma-informed care. Health organizations, nurse managers, universities, and other stockholders should work together on a national strategy to raise awareness about trauma-informed care. Much research is needed to explore nurses’ attitudes toward trauma-informed care in diverse health sectors.
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