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Family violence: an orthopaedic team approach
1Jersey Battered Women's Service, Morris County, New Jersey, USA.
Orthopedic Nursing
|November 16, 2002
Summary
Domestic abuse identification is crucial for healthcare providers. Orthopaedic professionals can implement office-based plans to assess and support patients experiencing domestic violence, including safety planning and referrals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Practice
- Public Health
- Domestic Violence Research
Background:
- Domestic abuse assessment is a standard healthcare practice for nurses and physicians.
- Healthcare settings offer opportunities for identifying and assisting victims of domestic violence.
- Orthopaedic professionals can play a role in addressing domestic abuse among their patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline an approach for orthopaedic professionals to develop an office-based plan for domestic abuse assessment and intervention.
- To demonstrate how healthcare providers can integrate domestic violence support into busy clinical practices.
- To provide a framework for assisting victims of domestic violence within an orthopaedic setting.
Main Methods:
- Developing an office-based plan for assessment and intervention.
- Incorporating reassurance, support, and safety planning for patients.
- Referring patients to appropriate external agencies for further assistance.
Main Results:
- Office-based plans can be developed and implemented within the time constraints of a busy practice.
- Orthopaedic professionals can effectively provide support and resources to domestic violence victims.
- Integration of domestic abuse assessment into routine care is feasible.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare professionals, including orthopaedic specialists, should be equipped to assess and intervene in cases of domestic abuse.
- An office-based plan facilitates timely and effective support for victims.
- Proactive identification and intervention by orthopaedic professionals can significantly aid domestic violence survivors.