Abstract
The overall purpose of this guideline is to facilitate routine universal screening for woman abuse by nurses in all practice settings. The intended outcome is increased opportunity for disclosure, which will promote health, well-being, and safety for women. Using evidence-based approaches and recommendations, this guideline offers nurses a repertoire of strategies that can be adapted to various practice environments.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Type
Best Practice Guideline
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Clinical Practice Guideline(s)
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Woman Abuse, Identification
Recommended Citation
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, "Woman abuse: Screening, identification and initial response" (2012). General Submissions: Community and Population-based Materials. 63.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/gen_sub_cpm/63
Identifier Type
ISBN
Publisher
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
Version
Publisher's Version
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Review Type
External Evaluation: Organization-based Material
Acquisition
Publisher-submission
Date of Issue
2012
Full Text of Presentation
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