Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue. Global rates of IPV range between 15% and 71%. Approximately three million U.S. women are affected during their lifetimes; and approximately 15.5 million children in the U.S. are exposed to violence in the home annually. To provide resources and decrease health consequences of exposure to violence, violence screening in healthcare settings has been recommended by both medical and nursing organizations. The objectives of this study were to improve RNs' ability to screen for IPV, increase identification of individuals and families exposed to IPV and ensure provision of appropriate resources, and advance knowledge of continued nursing barriers to screening in the emergency department (ED) setting. This cohort study utilized an embedded research design.
IPV educational training was provided to the ED nurses. Study data included: IPV screening rates, IPV positive screenings, and IPV referrals or resources provided. Additionally, a nine-item
survey to the ED nurses elicited barriers to routine IPV screening. The numbers of IPV positive screening were significantly increased after the educational training. Also, resources provided to patients doubled. Privacy was the primary reported barrier to routine screening in the ED setting.
Patients and families benefit from the delivery of IPV education to nurses through early identification and provision of resources. IPV education to nurses has the ability to positively
impact the results of screenings. Privacy and time constraints need to be addressed to support increasing rates of IPV screening in the ED setting.

Author Details

Laura M. Karnitschnig, MN, RN, CPNP

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Cohort

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, Screening, Children, Emergency Services

Advisor

Gould, Kimberly

Second Advisor

Price, Donna

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Northern Arizona University

Degree Year

2015

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

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Self-submission

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