title: How to assess and intervene in domestic violence situations.
abstract: The increasing incidence of domestic violence in America requires home care nurses to have a broad understanding of the problem. This article outlines the extent of domestic violent and lists specific ways in which nurses can integrate screening for domestic violence into routine assessments. Specific interventions and a comprehensive resource guide are provided.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Bellarmine College, Louisville, Kentucky 40205-0671, USA.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Cassidy
mesh_terms: D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D009737:Nursing Records; D009862:Online Systems; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology