title: Identifying signs of intimate partner violence.
abstract: Intimate partner violence is a major public health and social problem that affects people everywhere. Nurses can play an important role in identifying victims who present to healthcare settings with domestic abuse-related health issues. Evidence suggests that most women who present to emergency departments have experienced domestic abuse at some point in their lives, but that only 5% are identified by healthcare professionals. To identify and respond to victims effectively, emergency nurses must understand domestic abuse and its associated complexities. This article provides an overview of these issues, including the different types of abuse, and their prevalence, causes and effects on health. The article also explores how emergency nurses can identify and manage the effects of violence at work.
authors: University of Sheffield School of Nursing and Midwifery.
authors: Parveen
authors: P
authors: Ali
authors: University of Nottingham School of Health Sciences.
authors: Julie
authors: J
authors: McGarry
authors: Leeds Beckett University School of Social, Psychological and Communication.
authors: Katie
authors: K
authors: Dhingra
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000066511:Intimate Partner Violence / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D015995:Prevalence; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006113:United Kingdom; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: domestic violence and abuse; emergency departments; intimate partner violence