A survey-based review of psychology provision in major trauma centres (MTCs) in England

Author:

Teager Alistair1ORCID,Dawson Benjamin1,Johnson Louise2,Methley Abigail1ORCID,Mairs Jodie1,Murray Calum3

Affiliation:

1. Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK

2. Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK

3. Department of Clinical Health and Pain Psychology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK

Abstract

Introduction Following major trauma, individuals frequently experience psychological or neuropsychological consequences of their injuries. Clinical psychologists are well-placed to provide support for these individuals and the multidisciplinary teams that work with them. It is currently unclear as to the level of psychology provision in major trauma centres (MTCs), and the input they can provide. This study therefore aimed to identify psychology provision in major trauma centres in England to facilitate discussion and support service development. Method Electronic surveys were distributed via a mailing list to psychologists in MTCs to gather data on the role and resource of psychology provision in major trauma centres in England. Data were analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. Results Psychologists from 21/40 MTCs in England responded. Significant gaps in psychology service provision were found across all services, including not being able to provide consistent input throughout the week and not being able to provide a combination of assessment, formulation and intervention, amongst others. Common barriers to providing psychology input included lack of integration into multidisciplinary teams and reduced knowledge of patient transfers, underpinned by staff resource. These issues also contributed to psychologists in MTCs limiting the types of referrals they accept. Conclusions Psychology is presently under-resourced in MTCs in England, particularly in services for children. Recommendations for major trauma psychology roles and level of resource need to be provided in national service specifications in order improve service delivery and prioritise psychosocial outcomes of individuals with potentially life-changing injuries.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine,Emergency Medicine,Surgery

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