Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Bridget Klest"
Bridget Klest's recent research addresses the psychological impacts of various traumatic experiences, including infertility and ethnic discrimination, focusing on how these factors affect mental health outcomes for individuals in different contexts, such as women facing infertility and university students experiencing discrimination.
Klest emphasizes the concept of institutional betrayal within healthcare settings, exploring how it influences patient experiences and satisfaction, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also investigating the mechanisms that contribute to feelings of betrayal in patients with chronic conditions.
Her studies incorporate a biopsychosocial approach, examining how factors like personality traits, trust in medical professionals, and early trauma influence long-term health and decision-making processes in patients, thereby highlighting the interconnections between mental health, healthcare experiences, and biological markers.