Trauma Study Reveals 73% of Senior Care Workforce at Intermediate to High Risk of Toxic Stress
The study was conducted in January 2024 and includes 1,142 individuals from the careforce, comprising licensed healthcare professionals in long-term care.
- The study was conducted in January 2024 and includes 1,142 individuals from the careforce, comprising licensed healthcare professionals in long-term care.
- Key findings from Part One of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Today’s Careforce include:
73% of the careforce faces intermediate to high levels of toxic stress. - 34% of the careforce are at high risk of toxic stress (ACEs score of 4 or more), which is double that of the 17% in the general population.
- With 34% experiencing high toxic stress, the study emphasizes the urgent need to evaluate mental health benefits for our careforce."