COVID-19 adaptations to a training and support programme to improve primary care response to domestic abuse: a mixed methods rapid study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increased incidence and/or reporting of domestic abuse (DA) accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic. National lockdowns and enforced social isolation necessitated new ways of supporting victims of DA remotely. Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) is a programme to improve the response to domestic abuse in general practice, providing training for general practice teams and support for patients affected by DA, which has previously been proven effective and cost-effective [1-3]. The COVID-19 pandemic required the adaptation of the programme to online training and remote support.

Methods

This study is mixed methods rapid research, which aimed to gather evidence around the relevance, desirability and acceptability of IRIS operating remotely. Quantitative IRIS

SUBMITTER: Downes L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10777646 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature