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.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1408

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