Use of Metaphor as an Explanation Tool in Adverse Childhood Experiences Simulation Training.

Introduction: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have profound implications for adult health. Health care practitioners need effective communication tools for trauma-sensitive inquiries with patients. This study aimed to describe characteristics of effective metaphor use by health care trainees when discussing ACEs and health with adult patients, and to provide example metaphors for clinicians to use to sensitively address ACEs.

An evaluation of a simulation and video-based training program to address adverse childhood experiences.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are multiple sources of maltreatment and household dysfunction with tremendous impact on health. A trauma-informed (TI) approach is preferred when working with patients with ACEs. The Professional ACEs-Informed Training for Health (PATH) educational program and simulation experience using standardized patients (SP) was developed to help healthcare professionals address ACEs with adults.

Using Social Simulation to Teach Rehabilitation Science Students About Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma Informed Care.

Recent research has identified the relationships between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and adult adoption of health risk behaviors, negative health outcomes, and measures of well-being. Given these findings, it is important to consider training models that educate allied health students about the relevance of ACEs to adult health across a myriad of practice settings and equip them with the skills necessary to help patients with a history of ACEs. Physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) are key members of the health care team, well positioned to address ACEs with their patients.