An Interprofessional Approach to Family-Centered Child Protective Services Referral: A Case Report. Issue 6 (November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Roney, Linda Nancy; Knapik, Katherine R.; Eaves, Tanika; Neitlich, Joshua A.; Lapointe, Kayla
• Is Part Of: Journal of trauma nursing. Volume 28:Issue 6(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-11
• Subjects: Case report -- Child physical abuse -- Child protective services -- Pediatric trauma -- Pediatric trauma nursing -- Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations; Emergency nursing -- Periodicals; Emergencies -- Nursing -- Periodicals; Soins infirmiers en situation d'urgence -- Périodiques; Lésions et blessures -- Périodiques; Emergencies -- nursing -- Periodicals; Wounds and Injuries -- nursing -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Periodicals; Traumatology -- Periodicals; Societies, Nursing -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/JTN.0000000000000620
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1078-7496

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Members of the trauma team often find themselves in a uniquely challenging position wherein their role on the care team may necessitate developing a working relationship with alleged or confirmed perpetrators of abuse. Case Presentation: A 9-week-old admitted to the hospital with hyponatremia and evaluation for suspected child physical abuse. Specific details of the case were a barrier to communication and interactions between the patient's mother and the trauma nurse. This report will provide a discussion of takeaway lessons to support communication with this patient population. Conclusion: Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations is utilized as a framework for engaging in therapeutic communication with a family that is part of a child protective services evaluation. The mnemonic, A-TEAM (A ware, T ransparent, E mpathetic, A nonjudgmental approach, and M anaged by an interprofessional team), is introduced as a strategy for trauma nurses and other health care team members to engage in therapeutic communication with a family that is part of a child protective services evaluation during their admission.