Myths and Stereotypes: How Registered Nurses Screen for Intimate Partner Violence

Robinson, Ruthie

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“…Although several studies (Minsky-Kelly et al, 2005;Robinson, 2010;Todahl & Walters, 2011) have researched the obstacles to and possibilities for domestic violence intervention, the field of research has been dominated by quantitative research that has mapped the extent of screening and identified various reasons for low screening rates. Nevertheless, intervention in domestic violence is not only about the dilemma of whether to ask about violence or not, but more broadly about assumptions concerning one's responsibility and ability to help those identified as victims of violence.…”

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“…Providers' attitudes toward domestic violence and understanding of their own role in violence intervention have been claimed to have a major effect on their willingness to ask about violence (John, Lawoko, Svanstr€ om, & Mohammed, 2010;Minsky-Kelly, Hamberger, Pape, Wolfe, 2005;Robinson, 2010). According to several studies on this topic, the provider's fear of offending the client or patient and general discomfort about asking questions are among the most important reasons for the low screening rates.…”

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“…On the one hand, there seems to be a strong belief that asking about domestic violence would offend patients and upset the professional provider-client relationship, while on the other hand, being a target of violence is interpreted as something that is one's own fault and, therefore, should be dealt with by the parties involved. According to the literature, such beliefs and preconceptions can prevent health care staff from screening for abuse (Robinson, 2010).…”

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Possibilities for Intervention in Domestic Violence: Frame Analysis of Health Care Professionals’ Attitudes

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Violence is a serious problem, and social and health care providers are in a key position for implementing successful interventions. This qualitative study of 6 focus groups with professionals (n D 30) examines the health care professionals' ways of framing a domestic violence intervention. Of special interest here is how professionals see their own roles in the process of recognizing and helping victims of domestic violence. By using Erving Goffman's frame analysis, this study identifies several frames that either: a) emphasize the obstacles to intervention and justify nonintervention, or on the contrary, b) question these obstacles and find justifications for intervention. The possibilities for intervention are further explored by analyzing the ways in which the dynamics between the different frames allow redefinition of domestic violence interventions. Despite the challenges involved in a domestic violence intervention, there seems to be potential for change in personal attitudes and reform of professional practices. The research findings underline the role of social and health care professionals as members of a larger chain of service providers working collaboratively against domestic violence. Implications for practice and directions in policy and future research are suggested.

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“…Self-awareness can help nurses deal with their emotions effectively while assessing and caring for victims of IPV (Natan, Ari, Bader, & Hallak, 2012;Robinson, 2010;Stinson & Robinson, 2006;Sundborg et al, 2012).…”

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Identifying signs of intimate partner violence

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Intimate partner violence is a major public health and social problem that affects people in every community, culture and country. Nurses can play a very important role in identifying victims who present to healthcare settings domestic abuse-related health issues. Evidence suggests that the majority of women who present to emergency departments have experienced domestic abuse at some point in their life, however, only 5% are identified by healthcare professionals. To be able to effectively identify and respond to victims, emergency nurses need to understand domestic abuse and its associated complexities. This article provides an overview of the issue, including the different types of abuse, prevalence, causes and effects on health. It also explores emergency nurses' roles in identifying and managing various situations they may encounter at work.Keywords: Domestic violence and abuse, DVA, intimate partner violence, IPV, Domestic violence in ED

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“…7 Futures Without Violence 8 provides a resource manual for health care providers to use as an outline of care needed by these patients. Although it was last revised in 1998, it remains the recommended standard of care on the current updated Web site: www.futureswithoutviolence.org, in the materials index which also includes multiple additional resources.…”

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Triage Challenges: Recognizing Intimate Partner Violence

Sullivan¹

2014

Journal of Emergency Nursing

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Myths and Stereotypes: How Registered Nurses Screen for Intimate Partner Violence

Cited by 52 publications

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Possibilities for Intervention in Domestic Violence: Frame Analysis of Health Care Professionals’ Attitudes

Possibilities for Intervention in Domestic Violence: Frame Analysis of Health Care Professionals’ Attitudes

Identifying signs of intimate partner violence

Triage Challenges: Recognizing Intimate Partner Violence

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