Impact of childhood maltreatment on psychosomatic outcomes among men and women with disabilities.
Michelle M PeboleChelsea E GrecoRobyn L GobinBrian N PhillipsDavid R StrauserPublished in: Disability and rehabilitation (2021)
Results improve our understanding of risk factors for poor physical health outcomes and can guide the development of trauma-sensitive rehabilitation services.Implications for RehabilitationIndividuals with disabilities who report childhood maltreatment may experience poor psychosomatic outcomes in adulthood.Consequences of experiencing childhood maltreatment may manifest differently between men and women over the course of the lifespan.It is essential to integrate trauma-informed principles into treatment plans for individuals with poor psychosomatic health.Rehabilitation professionals should screen for abuse and refer individuals to the appropriate mental and physical health services.