title: Trauma spectrum disorders.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to explore the literature relating to the physiological impact of early childhood trauma on adult survivors. Neurological consequences as a result of childhood trauma have an impact on treatment choices and patient and family educational sessions; therefore, nurses need to recognize the diagnostic and therapeutic implications related to brain functioning in adults in the aftermath of childhood trauma.
authors.affiliation: The University of Akron, College of Nursing, Akron, OH 44325-3701, USA. mkreidler@uakron.edu
authors.forename: Maryhelen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kreidler
authors.forename: Colleen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kurzawa
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D054523:Adult Survivors of Child Abuse / Q000523:psychology*; D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D009473:Neuronal Plasticity; D040921:Stress Disorders, Traumatic / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D006854:Hydrocortisone