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Abstract
Background: Immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees live with extreme stress, consistent vulnerability, and life-long health consequences. Children in these populations face an increased risk of poor mental health because of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Aim: To implement an ACE screening questionnaire for all migrant children aged < 19 years in a community shelter.
Method: The Model for Improvement.
Intervention: The Pediatric ACEs and Related Life Events Screener was implemented over 10 weeks in a community shelter.
Results: All children screened had at least 1 ACE. Initiation of screening led to the recognition of adverse experiences, thus allowing for mental health support and referrals to mental health specialists.
Conclusions: This quality improvement project supports screening for ACEs in migrant children to uncover potential mental health concerns and provide targeted support, recognizing the long-term effects of trauma on their well-being.
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The Journal of Pediatric Health Care, the official journal of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, provides scholarly clinical information and research regarding primary, acute and specialty health care for children of newborn age through young adulthood within a family-centered context. The Journal disseminates multidisciplinary perspectives on evidence-based practice and emerging policy, advocacy and educational issues that are of importance to all healthcare professionals caring for children and their families.
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