Trauma-Informed Care Practices in Pelvic Medicine
Trauma-Informed Care Study Information
Given the increased likelihood that pelvic health care may result in increased difficulties for patients with a trauma history, we aim to adapt the SMSHA framework to pelvic health care and to seek feedback from medical providers and patients. Ultimately this study aims to define principles and provide a framework for provision of trauma informed pelvic health care. We aim to explore patient and provider knowledge and experiences with trauma informed care, as well as encountered barriers and suggestions for practice integration, specifically in the context of pelvic medicine. Ultimately this will be used to support a foundation for improving recommendations for using a trauma informed approach in pelvic health care.
This study will be divided into two parts involving patient and health care providers as participants. The first group are patients who have received pelvic health care who have experienced sexual, or medical trauma, and who have experience accessing pelvic health care. The second group are health care providers in various specializations (e.g., gyne-oncologists, gynecologists, pelvic floor physiotherapists, maternity care providers, urologists). The results of this study will contribute to best practices in trauma informed pelvic health care, that are feasible and endorsed by both health care providers and patients.
Eligibility to Participate in Study
Do you want to help improve trauma-informed care practices in pelvic medicine?
We are recruiting health care practitioners and patients. Participate in an approximately 30-minute survey to give feedback on trauma-informed care practice recommendations.
To Be Eligible as a Patient, You Must:
- Be over the age of 18
- Have Have a history of medical or sexual trauma (experienced greater than one year ago)
- Have accessed pelvic health care in the past 5 years
- Be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English fluently
To Be Eligible as a Practitioner, You Must:
- Be a health care practitioner,
- Be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English fluently
Please Note:
- All genders are welcome
This study is approved by the Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board of the University of Calgary, REB23-1066
Principal Investigator: Dr. Lauren Walker