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022			_a1090-1981
040			_aWSS _dAFV
100			_aLoughlin, S. _91576
245			_aEmergency department staff responses to a protocol of care for abused women _cLoughlin, S.; Spinola, Carla; Stewart, L.; Fanslow, Janet L.; Norton, R.
260			_aThousand Oaks, Calif. _bSAGE Publications _c2000
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500			_aHealth Education and Behaviour 27(5) October 2000 : 572-590
520			_aThis article discusses aspects of an evaluation of a five-step protocol of care on partner abuse that was implemented in a public hospital. The evaluation forms part of an overall emergency department study, which was carried out between 1993 and 1995 (Spinola et al, 1998). The aim of the study was to develop, implement, and evaluate a pilot protocol to assist staff to improve their identification and care of abused women presenting to emergency departments. The aspects of the evaluation discussed in this article include an overview of the development and implementation of the protocol, and a summary of emergency department staff responses to training and protocol implementation. In-depth interviews with emergency department staff members were drawn on for the purposes of this article. Factors that may assist or hinder the integration of partner abuse protocols into routine care were examined. The findings suggest that the training enhanced staff members' awareness and understanding of partner abuse and improved existing practices. There was some concern from staff members about screening all women that present to emergency departments for abuse. Suggestions are provided that may further assist in improving partner abuse protocols in other health care settings.
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650	2	7	_2FVC _aDOMESTIC VIOLENCE _9203
650		5	_aEMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES _9221
650		5	_aHEALTH SERVICES _9290
650	2	7	_2FVC _aINTERVENTION _9326
650	2	7	_aINTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE _9431
650	2	7	_2FVC _aTREATMENT _9613
650	2	4	_aVICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE _9624
651		4	_aNEW ZEALAND _92588
650	2	7	_9458 _aPREVENTION _2FVC
700	1		_aSpinola, Carla _92139
700	1		_aStewart, Liz _92156
700	1		_aFanslow, Janet L. _91129
700	1		_aNorton, Robyn N. _91817
773	0		_tHealth Education and Behaviour 27(5) October 2000 : 572-590
856			_uhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1177/109019810002700505 _zRead the abstract
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