A Clinical Case Report of a Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Treatment Team Serving a Client with Complex Medical and Social Needs

A Clinical Case Report of a Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Treatment Team Serving a Client with Complex Medical and Social Needs

In this case study, we describe a client, pseudonymously named Kai, who suffered multiple firearm injuries and was enrolled in a hospital-based violence intervention program (HVIP). Kai required multi-disciplinary care in pediatric and adult Level I Trauma Centers. His care was complicated by behavi...

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Published in:Clinical social work journal Vol. 52; no. 3; pp. 322 - 329
Main Authors: Coffey, Melik, Chapman-Kramer, Kateri, Mueller, Kristen L., Behr, Christopher A., Mancini, Michael A., Kranker, Lindsay M., Vogel, Matt, Moran, Vicki
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York Springer US 01-09-2024
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:
At risk populations
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Case management
Case reports
Case studies
Children & youth
Clinical Psychology
Counseling
Emergency medical care
Firearms
Health care
Health services utilization
Hospitals
Injuries
Intervention
Medicine
Mental health
Mentors
Murders & murder attempts
Original Paper
Pediatrics
Personality and Social Psychology
Poverty
Prevention
Psychology
Public health
Social support
Social work
Social workers
Trauma
Trauma centers
Violence
Young adults
Community care networks
Violence prevention
Access to health care
Multidisciplinary communication
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Summary:In this case study, we describe a client, pseudonymously named Kai, who suffered multiple firearm injuries and was enrolled in a hospital-based violence intervention program (HVIP). Kai required multi-disciplinary care in pediatric and adult Level I Trauma Centers. His care was complicated by behavioral health issues, poverty, and a lack of adequate access to community-based healthcare and social support, leading to deteriorating health, frequent hospitalizations, and high health care utilization. Providers from the HVIP repeatedly worked with Kai, advocated for enhanced care, and provided him with the support necessary to heal and recover. This case report details the exceptional work HVIPs can do to support at-risk individuals, disrupt the cycle of violence, and promote healing and safety.
ISSN:0091-1674
1573-3343
DOI:10.1007/s10615-023-00919-6