title: Outcomes of short course interprofessional training in domestic violence and child protection.
abstract: The interrelationship between domestic violence and child protection is well established, yet deficiencies in interprofessional collaboration have been reported and training is advocated as a solution. This study evaluates the outcomes of short interagency and interprofessional training in domestic abuse. Participants' attitudes and knowledge were assessed using a self-report scale and compared in a double-baseline time-series design. Participants (N = 177) were recruited from a range of agencies in England. There were consistent, statistically significant improvements in participants' attitudes, knowledge, and self-confidence between the start and end of course (p < .001). The long-term outcomes of training and the implementation of learning, however, remain uncertain.
authors.affiliation: University of Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: Eszter
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Szilassy
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Carpenter
authors.forename: Demi
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Patsios
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hackett
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011361:Professional Competence; D020377:Self Efficacy; D057566:Self Report; D012947:Social Work / Q000193:education*; D013663:Teaching
keywords: child protection; domestic violence; evaluation; interagency training; interprofessional education; interprofessional training