According to the World Health Organization, the prevalence of people experiencing at least one traumatic event in their lives is higher than 70%. Trauma can have a significant impact on both physical and emotional health, leading to increased morbidity, shortened lifespan, and changed patterns of thought, communication, and behavior. For people who have experienced a traumatic event in the past, seeking medical services can be difficult. Some may avoid it altogether, while others may excessively use it. However, if healthcare providers are not sensitive to the patient's history of trauma, it can lead to feelings of anxiety, misunderstanding, and disappointment. This can hinder the patient's health, as they may not seek follow-up treatment and preventive medicine.

A trauma-informed healthcare system strives to provide a safe environment for patients and healthcare professionals, preventing re-traumatization and secondary trauma. 

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Trauma-informed healthcare assumes that many individuals have undergone at least one traumatic event. The approach takes into account the effects of trauma on physical, mental, and behavioral outcomes.

A trauma-informed healthcare system actively seeks to create a safe healthcare environment, reducing the risk of patients experiencing re-traumatization and healthcare professionals experiencing secondary trauma.

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The Forum for Promoting Trauma-Informed Healthcare aims to facilitate healthcare that is aware of trauma and its effects on patients and providers.