Category 3: Perceived Effects of ACE Screening on Patients and Clinicians
| Theme | Round 1 | Round 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Theme 1. Clinicians and frontline staff thought the ACE screening helped elicit important information and build trust with patients. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Theme 2. Many clinicians were unsure if patients were connecting with existing resources after receiving referrals. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Theme 3. Clinicians, frontline staff, and psychosocial support staff expressed concerns about the burden of completing ACE screening for caregivers of young and/or multiple children. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Theme 4. Although most clinicians felt ACE screening had not changed patient care, some expressed that screening gave them peace of mind that important information was not being overlooked. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Theme 5. ACE screening and review can take an emotional toll on clinicians. | ✓ | ✗ |
| Theme 6. Success of the referral process has varied significantly. | ✗ | ✓ |
ACE = adverse childhood experience.