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Friday 2:40 PM – 3:40 PM · Room 2019 · Moderator: Staci Simmons

Secondary Traumatic Stress Screening and Education for Perinatal Nurses

Amanda Eaker, DNP, RNC-OB, Carrie Henry, PhD, CNM, RN

Learning objectives

  • Describe the prevalence and impact of secondary traumatic stress among perinatal nurses.
  • Identify common signs and symptoms of secondary traumatic stress using evidence-based screening tools.

Abstract

Perinatal nurses are frequently exposed to traumatic clinical events that increase risk for secondary traumatic stress. This presentation describes a completed quality improvement project implementing secondary traumatic stress screening and targeted education to improve awareness, identification, and confidence among perinatal nurses using a trauma-informed care framework.