Client and staff perceptions of the integration of trauma informed care and specialist posttraumatic stress disorder treatment in residential treatment facilities for substance use: A qualitative study

Original research
by
Mefodeva, Valeriya et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

Australia

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

We examined client and staff perceptions of the relationship between trauma and SUDs, and the integration of trauma-informed care (TIC) and specialist-delivered treatment for PTSD in residential alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment facilities.

Findings/Key points

Both clients and staff perceive comorbid SUD/PTSD as a challenge in residential treatment, that may be overcome through integrating TIC and PTSD treatment in residential treatment facilitates for substance use.

Design/methods

Semi-structured interviews (n=38)

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Keywords

Mental health
About prescribers
About PWUD
Wrap-around services