Table 1 Overview of themes generated from co-design meetings
Theme | Description |
|---|---|
Sense of relevance | Most ward staff could reflect on previous or current patients with complex needs hypothesised or confirmed to be related to psychological trauma |
Behaviour management focus with lack of adequate preparation | A clinical focus on behaviour management among staff was often used to frame understanding of trauma-informed care; framing implementation strategy through this paradigm will maximise acceptability and buy-in |
Low mental health expertise | Need to improve psychological literacy across all ward staff |
Limitations to information sharing | Room for improvement in how information about a patient’s history, triggers, and needs is shared |