Addressing Trauma: Reshaping the Future

Abstract

This chapter focuses on the evolving landscape of trauma-informed care (TIC) in nursing, emphasizing its significance in supporting patients with trauma histories. By exploring the dose-related responses to trauma exposure, including intergenerational, collective, and transgenerational trauma, this chapter highlights how trauma manifests and impacts health outcomes. Nurses are encouraged to integrate trauma-informed principles into their practice and education, ensuring that care is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and responsive to each patient’s unique history. This chapter also discusses the importance of continuous education, dynamic assessment timelines, and polytrauma management. Ultimately, by advancing trauma-informed approaches, nurses can foster resilience, enhance patient outcomes, and contribute to equitable healthcare delivery.