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Hospital-based violence prevention programmes in South Wales Emergency Departments: A process evaluation protocol
Jordan Van Godwin1, Graham Moore1,2, David O'Reilly3,4
1DECIPHer, School of Social Sciences, SPARK, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.
Plos One
|October 25, 2023
Summary
This study evaluates nurse-led Violence Prevention Teams (VPTs) in UK Emergency Departments (EDs). Findings will guide the implementation of these vital public health interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
- Violence Prevention
Background:
- Violence-related harm is a global public health concern.
- Emergency Departments (EDs) are key sites for managing violence injuries.
- ED-based violence prevention initiatives lack established implementation guidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the function and implementation of nurse-led Violence Prevention Teams (VPTs) in EDs.
- To understand the mechanisms of impact and contextual factors influencing VPTs.
- To inform future policy and practice for ED-based violence prevention.
Main Methods:
- A critical realist approach guided by MRC process evaluation guidance.
- Qualitative methods including scoping review, documentary analysis, and stakeholder interviews (N=60).
- Descriptive analysis of routine ED data on violence-related attendances.
Main Results:
- This protocol details the process evaluation of a novel nurse-led intervention.
- The study will characterize the operational aspects and effectiveness of VPTs.
- It aims to provide evidence for scaling up ED-based violence prevention.
Conclusions:
- This is the first process evaluation of a UK-based, nurse-led ED Violence Prevention Team.
- Findings will inform policymakers on the adoption and adaptation of VPTs in other EDs.
- The study contributes to establishing best practices for violence prevention within healthcare settings.
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