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[Screening protocol of spouse abuse. Efficacy measure]
Maryse Rinfret-Raynor1, Joane Turgeon, Myriam Dubé
1Université de Montréal.
Summary
A new domestic violence screening protocol significantly increased detection rates. Cases identified were 3 times higher overall and 15 times higher at the specific clinic after implementation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Family Medicine
- Sociology
Context:
- Lack of standardized screening protocols for domestic violence.
- Need for evidence-based evaluation of existing protocols.
- Development of a protocol at Saint-Hubert CLSC in collaboration with CRI-VIFF.
Purpose:
- To develop and evaluate a domestic violence screening protocol.
- To improve the identification of domestic violence cases in a clinical setting.
Summary:
- A domestic violence screening protocol was developed and implemented at Saint-Hubert CLSC.
- Post-implementation analysis revealed a threefold increase in domestic violence detections.
- The Saint-Hubert CLSC showed a fifteenfold higher detection rate compared to a control CLSC.
Impact:
- Enhanced identification of domestic violence cases.
- Provides a model for other healthcare facilities to improve screening.
- Contributes to better support for victims of domestic violence.