Name
Integrating Protective Experiences in ACEs Screening: An Adult PACEs Plan Intervention in Inpatient Rehabilitation
Date & Time
Friday, October 17, 2025, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Description
Despite growing attention to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in healthcare, clinical responses remain limited. This study explores the integration of the Adult Protective and Compensatory Experiences (PACEs) Plan to enhance patient well-being in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. We guided participants in selecting protective factors, creating personalized plans, and following up on their progress. Findings highlight increased self-rated health and high engagement with the PACEs Plan, offering insights into trauma-informed, patient-centered interventions.
Speakers
Betül Küçükardalı Cansever PhD, PhD, East Carolina University, North Carolina
Angela Lamson PhD, LMFT, Professor, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
Angela Lamson
Co-Authors
Abby E. Caldwell, BS, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC caldwella20@students.ecu.edu
Natalia Sira, PhD, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC siran@ecu.edu
Content Level
Intermediate
Tags
Collaborative Care Model of Integrated Care, Patient-centered care or Patient perspectives, Social determinants of health or SDoH
Session Type
Poster
SIG or Committee
Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), Families and Health (F&H)
Objective 1
Describe the role of protective factors (PACEs) in mitigating the negative impact of ACEs.
Objective 2
Identify strategies for integrating patient-centered interventions into ACE screening practices.
Objective 3
Evaluate the effectiveness of PACEs-based interventions in enhancing self-rated health outcomes.
Content Reference 1
Küçükardalı-Cansever, B., Lamson, A. L., Sira, N., Bridgland, S. A., Eagan, S., & Roberts, E. (2025). Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) screening in primary care settings for adults: A systematic review. Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-025-00691-4
Content Reference 2
Hays-Grudo, J., & Morris, A. S. (2020). Adverse and protective childhood experiences: A developmental perspective. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000177-000
Content Reference 3
Morris, A. S., & Hays-Grudo, J. (2023). Protective and compensatory childhood experiences and their impact on adult mental health. World psychiatry : official journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA), 22(1), 150–151. https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.21042
Content Reference 4
Goddard, A. (2021). Adverse childhood experiences and trauma-informed care. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 35(2), 145–155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2020.09.001
Content Reference 5
Zarnello L. (2023). Implementing trauma-informed care across the lifespan to acknowledge childhood adverse event prevalence: best clinical practices. The Nurse practitioner, 48(2), 14–21. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000002