Name
Using Microteaching to Enhance Resident Physicians' Competency in Providing Trauma-Informed Care: A Case Study
Description
This case study explores the utilization of an integrated behavioral health model to train resident physicians in conducting trauma-informed pelvic examinations for patients who have a sexual trauma history. Incorporating behavioral health specialists into medical education can enhance residents’ understanding of trauma, improve patient-centered communication, and reduce distress during examinations. This presentation will highlight key components of microteaching, the impact on the physician’s competence and patient experience, and lessons learned in fostering a trauma-centered approach. Attendees will gain insights into how integrated behavioral health can be leveraged to improve clinical skills and patient care in sensitive medical procedures.
Content Level
Intermediate
Tags
Primary Care Behavioral Health Model, Team-based care, Training/Supervision
Session Type
Concurrent
SIG or Committee
Medicine, Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH)
Objective 1
Discuss the key principles of trauma-informed care and their application in sensitive medical procedures, specifically pelvic examinations.
Objective 2
Describe how the Primary Care Behavioral Health model can be integrated into medical training to improve physician communication and patient-centered care.
Objective 3
Explore the effectiveness of microteachings in enhancing resident confidence and practice of trauma-sensitive care strategies during clinical encounters.
Content Reference 1
Ades, V. (2020). The trauma-informed examination. In V. Ades (Ed.) Sexual and gender-based violence (pp. 129-146). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38345-9_7
Content Reference 2
Tolliver, M., Dueweke, A. R., & Polaha, J. (2022). Interprofessional microteaching: An innovation to strengthen the behavioral health competencies of the primary care workforce. Families, systems & health : The journal of collaborative family healthcare, 40(4), 484–490. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000735
Content Reference 3
Weitlauf, J. C., Frayne, S. M., Finney, J. W., Moos, R. H., Jones, S., Hu, K., & Speigal, D. (2010). Sexual violence, posttraumatic stress disorder, and the pelvic examination: How do beliefs about the safety, necessity, and utility of the examination influence patient experiences? Journal of Women’s Health, 19(7), 1271-1280.https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2009.1673
Content Reference 4
O’Laughlin, D. J., Strelow, B., Fellows, N., Kelsey, E., Peters, S., Stevens, J., & Tweedy, J. (2021). Addressing anxiety and dear during the female pelvic examination. Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 12, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1177/215013272199219