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Published on: February 16, 2011
Sexual assault services delivered by SANEs
Lana Stermac1, Hester Dunlap, Deidre Bainbridge
1Department of Adult Education and Counseling Psychology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.
Journal of Forensic Nursing
|November 1, 2006
Summary
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) programs are standard care for victims. This study reviews SANE nursing practices in a Canadian sexual assault urgent care center, highlighting clinical procedures and patient care standards.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Nursing
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) programs are integral to the standard of care for sexual assault survivors.
- Urgent care settings increasingly provide critical services for victims.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the clinical nursing practices of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs).
- To understand the application of SANE protocols in a Canadian sexual assault urgent care setting.
Main Methods:
- Observational study of SANE clinical practices.
- Review of patient case data and nursing procedures.
- Qualitative analysis of SANE roles and responsibilities.
Main Results:
- Detailed description of SANE examinations and evidence collection procedures.
- Identification of common nursing interventions and patient support strategies.
- Analysis of challenges and successes in SANE program delivery.
Conclusions:
- SANE programs are vital in providing specialized care to sexual assault survivors.
- Understanding SANE practices can inform training and improve service delivery.
- Further research is needed to optimize SANE care across diverse urgent care settings.
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