Identifying, treating, and referring traumatized children: the role of pediatric providers. Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine [Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med] Journal article | | Title | Identifying, treating, and referring traumatized children: the role of pediatric providers. | | Author(s) | Cohen JA, Kelleher KJ, Mannarino AP | | Institution | Department of Psychiatry, Allegheny General Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212, USA. jcohen1@wpahs.org | | Source | Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2008 May; 162(5):447-52. | | MeSH | Adolescent
Behavior Therapy
Child
Humans
Office Visits
Pediatrics
Physician's Role
Psychotherapy
Referral and Consultation
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
| | Abstract | OBJECTIVES: To describe practical ways for pediatric providers to screen children for exposure to potentially traumatic events and trauma symptoms, provide brief office-based pediatric interventions for trauma-exposed children, engage families in mental health care referrals, and recognize elements of evidence-based practices for traumatized children.
MAIN EXPOSURE: Many children exposed to potentially traumatic events develop severe and long-lasting negative somatic and psychological problems. Pediatric providers are often ideally situated to detect children with these symptoms, provide office-based interventions, and make referrals to optimal community treatment providers.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Several comprehensive literature reviews of evidence-based treatments for traumatized children conducted by other organizations were evaluated and summarized for their relevance to primary care pediatricians.
RESULTS: Optimal pediatric screening and office-based interventions for traumatized children are described. Evidence-based practices for traumatized children are summarized and their common treatment elements extracted. Suggestions for engaging families in mental health care referrals are included.
CONCLUSIONS: Pediatric providers can identify and provide office-based interventions for traumatized children as well as play a critical role in referring children for optimal mental health treatments. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Review
| | PubMed ID | 18458191 |
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