Trauma disclosure is the initial step toward healing trauma-related distress. This study used qualitative methods to better understand factors facilitating and inhibiting change in the disclosure process. Fifty-six veterans were interviewed about their disclosure experiences between August 2004 and 2005.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of patients' trauma disclosure to health professionals.
Method: A convenience sample of 173 veterans in outpatient treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the Veterans Health Administration completed surveys querying trauma history, reasons for trauma disclosure and perceived provider responses.
Results: For half of the participants, a healthcare provider was the first person to whom they disclosed.