@article{ref1,
title="Exploring how sexual assault nurse examiners practise trauma-informed care",
journal="Journal of forensic nursing",
year="2021",
author="Poldon, Suzanne and Duhn, Lenora and Camargo Plazas, Pilar and Purkey, Eva and Tranmer, Joan",
volume="17",
number="4",
pages="235-243",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Sexual violence is a term describing sexual acts where consent is not freely given. Registered nurses employed as sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) provide care to address the medical and legal needs of victims/survivors of sexual violence. Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an approach recommended when caring for individuals who have experienced trauma. <br><br>PURPOSE: The study purpose was to understand how SANEs incorporate trauma-informed approaches in the care of adult and postpubescent adolescent victims/survivors of sexual violence. <br><br>METHODS: Eight SANEs were purposively recruited to participate in online semistructured interviews. Interview data were analyzed using qualitative interpretive description. <br><br>RESULTS: Six themes emerged from the analysis: (a) the importance of understanding the patient's experience; (b) personalized connection: developing a safe nurse-patient relationship; (c) choice: the framework of how we do things; (d) rebuilding strengths and skills to support healing and posttraumatic growth; (e) a wonderful way to practise: facilitators and benefits of trauma-informed practice; and (f) challenges to trauma-informed practice. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate the perceived value of TIC and the need for enhanced support of providers who deliver TIC. More research is warranted to strengthen the evidence about trauma-informed practice in SANE programs and across healthcare settings.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1556-3693",
doi="10.1097/JFN.0000000000000338",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JFN.0000000000000338"
}