Trauma-Informed Care
Many patients have lived through abuse, violence, war or other traumatic events, and these experiences shape how they respond to care. Trauma-informed care recognises this and aims to make every interaction safe, respectful and free from re-traumatisation.
At Nursing Science 2027, trauma-informed care research is presented mainly in the psychiatric and mental health nursing session. Nurses from all specialties share how they apply trauma-informed principles in everyday practice.
Key Topics in Trauma-Informed Care
- Principles of trauma-informed care (TIC)
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
- Recognising trauma responses in patients
- Avoiding re-traumatisation in clinical care
- Trauma-informed communication
- Birth trauma and perinatal care
- Domestic and sexual violence
- Refugees, asylum seekers and survivors of conflict
- Secondary trauma and vicarious trauma in nurses
- Building trauma-informed organisations
Recent Advances in Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed approaches are spreading beyond mental health into emergency departments, maternity units and children's services. Understanding childhood adversity is now central to pediatric and neonatal nursing, while preventing birth trauma is a priority in midwifery and women's health.
Nurses who care for traumatised patients can be affected themselves, making staff support a key topic in occupational health nursing. Community teams also use trauma-informed methods with refugees and people experiencing homelessness, supported by community and public health nursing.
Who Should Attend
- Mental health and psychiatric nurses
- Emergency and maternity nurses
- Paediatric and school nurses
- Community and refugee health nurses
- Staff wellbeing and occupational health teams
- Researchers in trauma and recovery
Why Present Your Trauma-Informed Care Research
Nursing Science 2027 gives you an international audience for trauma-informed care research. You can share training programmes and practice changes with nurses working with trauma survivors in many settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is trauma-informed care only for mental health nurses?
No. Research from any specialty applying trauma-informed principles is welcome.
Can I present a staff training programme?
Yes. Evaluations of trauma-informed training for nurses are welcome.
Where is Nursing Science 2027 held?
The conference is held at Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor, London, UK, from 17 to 19 May 2027.