Implementing an Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening Tool With Migrant Children: A Quality Improvement Project Using the PEARLS Screening Tool.
ACEs
PEARLS
adverse childhood experience
asylum seekers
immigrant
Journal
Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
ISSN: 1532-656X
Titre abrégé: J Pediatr Health Care
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8709735
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
03 Oct 2024
03 Oct 2024
Historique:
received:
08
05
2024
revised:
29
08
2024
accepted:
30
08
2024
medline:
4
10
2024
pubmed:
4
10
2024
entrez:
4
10
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees live with extreme stress, consistent vulnerability, and life-long health consequences. Children in these populations face an increased risk of poor mental health because of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). To implement an ACE screening questionnaire for all migrant children aged < 19 years in a community shelter. The Model for Improvement. The Pediatric ACEs and Related Life Events Screener was implemented over 10 weeks in a community shelter. All children screened had at least 1 ACE. Initiation of screening led to the recognition of adverse experiences, thus allowing for mental health support and referrals to mental health specialists. This quality improvement project supports screening for ACEs in migrant children to uncover potential mental health concerns and provide targeted support, recognizing the long-term effects of trauma on their well-being.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees live with extreme stress, consistent vulnerability, and life-long health consequences. Children in these populations face an increased risk of poor mental health because of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
AIM
OBJECTIVE
To implement an ACE screening questionnaire for all migrant children aged < 19 years in a community shelter.
METHOD
METHODS
The Model for Improvement.
INTERVENTION
METHODS
The Pediatric ACEs and Related Life Events Screener was implemented over 10 weeks in a community shelter.
RESULTS
RESULTS
All children screened had at least 1 ACE. Initiation of screening led to the recognition of adverse experiences, thus allowing for mental health support and referrals to mental health specialists.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
This quality improvement project supports screening for ACEs in migrant children to uncover potential mental health concerns and provide targeted support, recognizing the long-term effects of trauma on their well-being.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39365216
pii: S0891-5245(24)00256-6
doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.08.014
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2024 National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST None to report.