Recognition of child maltreatment in emergency departments in Europe: Should we do better?

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate the different policies to recognize child maltreatment in emergency departments (EDs) in Europe in order to define areas of improvement.

Methods

A survey was conducted on the recognition of child maltreatment in EDs in European countries with a focus on screening methods, parental risk factors, training and hospital policies. The survey was distributed through different key members from the EUSEM, REPEM and the EuSEN. A summary score based on the NICE guideline (4 questions on child characteristics, 4 questions on parental characteristics and 5 questions on hospital policy) was calculated.

Results

We analysed 185 completed surveys, representing 148 hospitals from 29 European countries. Of the respondents, 28.6% used a screening tool, and 31.8% h

SUBMITTER: Hoedeman F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7864669 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature