Improving care for pregnant women who have experienced trauma
Trauma-Informed Obstetric Care: Development and Implementation of a Stakeholder-Informed Toolkit for Obstetric Providers and Patients
This study is working on a helpful toolkit for doctors and nurses to provide caring support to pregnant women who have been through tough experiences, making sure their needs are understood and met during their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Miriam Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909281 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a toolkit for obstetric providers to deliver trauma-informed care (TIC) to pregnant women who have experienced trauma. It involves collaborating with patients, healthcare providers, and administrators to develop resources that enhance the care experience and reduce stress during perinatal care. The toolkit will include training for clinicians, screening tools for trauma, and protocols to ensure that care is sensitive to the needs of trauma survivors. The project will also assess the feasibility and acceptability of these tools in real-world clinical settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women who have a history of trauma and are seeking obstetric care.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced trauma or are not currently pregnant may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health outcomes and a more supportive care environment for pregnant women who have experienced trauma.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown that trauma-informed care approaches can significantly improve patient experiences and outcomes in various healthcare settings.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Miriam Hospital — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ward, Laura G — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ward, Laura G
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.