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Assessing feasibility of a learning collaborative using sanctuary model as a framework
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Assessing feasibility of a learning collaborative using sanctuary model as a framework

Maureen G. Bergey and Stefanie Rhodes
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Drexel University
Jun 2012
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https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-4016
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Abstract

Sanctuary Model Public Health
The prevalence of trauma and its associated impacts on individuals, families, organizations, and communities are increasingly recognized by the public, policy makers, and funders. Traumatic experiences also influence the risk of chronic disease and poor health outcomes throughout the lifespan, placing strain on the healthcare system. These economic, physical, and psychological burdens are increasing the stress on human service organizations. In light of the chronic stress faced by human service organizations providers are operating in silos, which impedes progress in developing trauma-informed networks of care. Trauma-informed care acknowledges trauma symptoms and experiences, while incorporating understanding of the impacts of trauma at all levels of an organization, from services to policies. The Sanctuary Model® is one trauma-informed model, which uses a whole systems approach designed to reduce stress within human service organizations. This project investigates the feasibility of using the Sanctuary Model® as the framework for a learning collaborative to implement a trauma-informed network of care in an urban area among several parts of the human service system. Learning collaboratives bring together professionals across settings to advance and disseminate best practices, while fostering continuity of care. Sixteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with key-informants in human service organizations, and analyzed for common themes. The primary themes emerging from the data included: collaboration, indications for trauma-informed care, necessities of collaboration for trauma-informed networks, envisioning the future, and foundations for implementing learning collaboratives using the Sanctuary Model®. These themes will inform cross-systems decision making and framing of future collaborations.

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