Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Trauma: Results of a Quality Improvement Project

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is common, especially among patients presenting with traumatic injury. We implemented an IPV screening program for patients admitted after trauma. We sought to determine whether specific demographic or clinical characteristics were associated with being screened or not screened for IPV and with IPV screen results.

Source: Journal of Surgical Research - December 7, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Hannah Decker, Marisa Schwab, Shirley Shao, Dahlia Kaki, Caroline Melhado, Joseph Cuschieri, Tasce Bongiovanni Tags: Healthcare Delivery, Quality, and Safety Source Type: research