EMPLOYMENT OF TRAUMA INFORMED PRINCIPLES IN HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH WITH OLDER LATINX COMMUNITIES
2024
Using Trauma Informed Principles in Research with Older Latinx Communities
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Author Information
Author(s): David Camacho
Primary Institution: University of Illinois Chicago
Hypothesis
The adoption of Trauma Informed principles can enhance research participation among older Latinx adults.
Conclusion
Implementing Trauma Informed principles can help engage older Latinx communities in health services research.
Supporting Evidence
- Older Latinx communities face unique challenges that can hinder research participation.
- Trauma Informed principles can help build trust and facilitate engagement in research.
Takeaway
This study shows that being sensitive to the past traumas of older Latinx people can help researchers get them involved in studies.
Methodology
The study discusses the implementation of Trauma Informed principles in two recent studies involving older Latinx adults.
Limitations
Limited examples of TI principles in gerontological research with Latinx communities.
Participant Demographics
Older Latinx adults, including English and Spanish speakers.
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