How and why community hospital clinicians document a positive screen for intimate partner violence: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This two-part study examines primary care clinicians' chart documentation and attitudes when confronted by a positive waiting room screen for intimate partner violence (IPV).

Methods

Patients at community hospital-affiliated health centers completed a screening questionnaire in waiting rooms that primary care providers (PCPs) were subsequently given at the time of the visit. We first reviewed the medical records of patients who screened positive for IPV, evaluating the presence and quality of documentation. Next we administered a survey to PCPs that measured their knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding IPV.

Results

Seventy-two percent of charts contained some documentation of IPV, however only 10% contained both a referral and safety plan. PCPs were mo

SUBMITTER: Gerber MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1318461 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature