Week 11: Underserved Populations, Vulnerable Populations, and Intimate Partner Violence Flashcards
IPV
intimate partner violence
a pattern of abusive behaivors and coercive control within an intimate relationship
SV
sexual violence
sexual activity in which consent is not obtained or freely given
Health Consequences of Violence
unintended pregnancy
chronic pain
GI disorders
migraine HA
anxiety and depression
PTSD
injury and death
What is the USPSTF Screening and Referral Recommendation
recommends that health care professionals screen women of childbearing age (14-46 yo) for IPV and provide or refer women who screen positive to intervention services
HOWEVER…the recommendation does not specify in what conditions screening should occur - only that it include women
What do we know about IPV screening
- Adequate evidence that available screening instruments can ID current and past abuse or icnreased risk for abuse
- Adequate evidence that effective interventions can reduce violence, abuse, and physical or mental harms for women of reproductive ages (14-46 yo)
- Adequate evidence that the risk for harm to the individual from screening or interventions is no greater than small
Screening women of childbearing age for IPV has a …
MODERATE NET BENEFIT
Barriers to Screening for IPV
inadequate prep and education
providers believing IPV does not affect patient population
discomfort with the subject and assessing the danger
lack of belief in usefulness of screening
time constraints
inadequate rapport with patient
personal history of abuse
fear of being offensive or endangering patients
lack of effective interventions, resources, protocols, support staff, or confidence in the legal system
lack of knowledge or access of screening tools
belief that only physical violence is legitimate health concern
belief that it is a private issue and patients should come forward on their own
dilemma of caregiver abuse of an elderly or disabled person
language and cultural differences
RADAR Assessment Process
R - Routine Screening
A - Ask direct questions in a kind nonjudgmental way
D - document findings
A - assess patient safety
R - review options and referrals
Factors to consider r/t patient safety
Any increase in frequency and severity of the violence
threats of homicide or suicide
presence of firearms in the home
separation from or plans to leave partner
highly controlling behavior
womans assessment of his likelihood to kill her
Danger Assessment
insturment that helps to determine the level of danger an abused woman has of being killed by her intimate partner
in 2008 it was revised to include reassault in abusive female same sex relationships too
What happens if you scores 4-5; 3; 2; or 1 Yes to the Danger Assessment
4-5: Allow them to call police and follow through by calling victim or hand off to knowledgable advocate
3 yes: full DA
2: tell them of risk factors
0 or 1: proceed with normal referral for domestic violence
What is an essential part of screening and counseling for IPV
safety planning discussion:
review options and provide referrals: numbers, websites, services
Some important components of a safety plan
pack a bag in advance
have personal documents ready
hide extra sets of house and car keys
establish a code word with friends and family
ID a safe place to go
With IPV the provider is not ____ the problem the key is to…
fixing; the key is to be there, listen, educate, refer
IPV public health success is what compared to not being what?
it is routine screening, assessment education
it is not disclosure and them leaving the relationship (this increases severe injury or death risk)
Importance of Screening
validates violence as a health care issue
opens dialogue - “plant a seed”
provides an opportunity for education, services, and referral
opportunity to conduct a safety and lethality assessment
integral to assessment and tx
Nurses have an ethical mandate to…
treat all people with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity
Correctional health care needs and challenges
lakc of consistent access to tx
arrive to prisons and jails with undiagnosed conditions
correctional nursing occurs in an environment that often does not embrance health care as its core purpose (safety and a safe environment is the top priority)
correctional nurse is the only initial and primary link to healthcare services
Common correctional health issues
mental illness (#1)
drug dependence
chronic illnesses like DM HTN and asthma
communicable diseases like Hep C HIV Staph TB and an STI
aging population incarcerated with mobility problems, vision and hearing issues, and cognitive issues
