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Embargo Period
5-23-2012
Degree Program
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Degree Track
Family Nurse Practioner
Year Degree Awarded
2012
Month Degree Awarded
May
Keywords
: PTSD, childhood maltreatment, adult mental illness, primary care education
Advisor Name
Genevieve
Advisor Last Name
Chandler
Capstone Chair Name
Genevieve
Chandler, RN, PhD
Capstone Member Name
Jean
De Martinis, PhD, FNP-BC
Capstone Outside Member Name
Doris
Solmitz, FNP, RN
Abstract
Researchers have described the connection between childhood maltreatment and adult mental illness such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and depression. Research has also shown a serious lack of recognition of PTSD by the primary care provider. Using the Four Question Primary Care PTSD Screening tool provides information to the primary care provider necessary for ongoing treatment. Education of the primary care provider(s) in the use of the screening tool and in the care of the patient with symptoms of PTSD is based on the process employed by the Department of Veteran Affairs for PTSD identification in the primary care setting.