Trauma-informed care toolkit to improve inpatient obstetric care
Official title: Development and Implementation of a Trauma Informed Care Intervention for Inpatient Obstetric Care Settings
Funded at Miriam Hospital · NIH-11336539 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A hospital-based project will create and pilot a trauma-informed care toolkit for mothers giving birth in inpatient obstetric units to improve safety and outcomes.
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 start | September 15, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $202,134 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM139767-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11336539 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Pregnant individuals admitted for childbirth in inpatient obstetric units who have experienced or are at risk for trauma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not receiving delivery care in inpatient obstetric units may not benefit from this intervention.
What this research studies
This project will develop a practical toolkit (OBTIC-inpatient) for inpatient obstetric settings, using implementation science and trial methods to adapt trauma-informed care for mothers during hospitalization. It aims to reduce re-traumatization and improve maternal mental health and birth outcomes in a real-world hospital environment. Researchers will partner with mentors and core COBRE resources to test feasibility and refine the toolkit for broader use in obstetric care settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could make childbirth safer and less retraumatizing for many patients and reduce related healthcare costs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous outpatient trauma-informed care work informed this inpatient adaptation, with promising indications of acceptability and potential impact.
Where this research is happening
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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.