Key findings from documentation of trauma-informed care for young assault trauma patients

Results from a retrospective chart review show that 96% of pediatric assault trauma patients had at least one trauma-informed element documented, compared to 82.5% of adult patients. Social workers were the most likely to document trauma-informed elements, with pain assessment and social support being the most frequently documented. However, safety assessments for suicidal ideation, retaliatory violence, and firearm access were rarely documented, highlighting opportunities for developing trauma-informed interventions to mitigate risks of violent reinjury.