The Influence of Psychological Trauma in Nursing

by Karen J. Foli, John R. Thompson

As nurses know firsthand, the impact of psychological trauma is not limited to those who experience it. Othersincluding nurses and caregiversare indirectly affected. In healthcare, patients psychological trauma may manifest in odd, uncomfortable, or confusing behaviors. Nurses and healthcare workers must recognize that patients may be feeling unsafe or struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, grief, loneliness, or depression born from trauma. As nurses listen to, empathize with, and sometimes grieve with the people they care for, they need to comprehend the why behind these feelings and actions.

264 pages, Paperback

Published June 17, 2019