Detection of Intimate Partner Violence in a General Medicine Practice

@article{Soglin2009DetectionOI,
  title={Detection of Intimate Partner Violence in a General Medicine Practice},
  author={Lenore Fitzsimmons Soglin and Jeanette R. Bauchat and David F. Soglin and Gary J. Martin},
  journal={Journal of Interpersonal Violence},
  year={2009},
  volume={24},
  pages={338 - 348}
}
In this study, an assessment phase is undertaken to determine intimate partner violence (IPV) prevalence. An anonymous survey is followed by a chart review documenting identification of IPV. Two methods are attempted to increase assessment/documentation of IPV: a physician educational intervention and a nursing routine inquiry intervention in one quadrant of the practice. The IPV physician educational intervention includes didactic sessions, an IPV counselor, and resource information. The… 
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