Safety and Effectiveness of Computer Screening for Intimate Partner Violence

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Domestic Violence; Perpetration

• Registration Number: NCT00166062
• Lead Sponsor: Emory University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if using a computer kiosk to screen men and women for intimate partner violence victimization and perpetration is safe and effective. We hypothesize that screening will not result in any adverse events.

Detailed Description

All eligible ER patients will be screened during study times for IPV victimization and perpetration. All victims will be followed at 1 week and 3 months to determine any adverse outcomes. Perpetrators will only be followed in the ED for adverse outcomes after screening. All patients who disclose IPV victimization or perpetration will get a list of community resources. Victims will be asked at follow up what resources they used.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-01
• Study First Submitted: 2005-09-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-09-12
• Study First Posted: 2005-09-14
• Primary Completion: 2006-12
• Study Completion: 2007-12
• Status Verified: 2013-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-09-19
• Last Update Posted: 2013-09-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Men and women age 18-55 who present to the emergency department waiting room during study hours

Exclusion Criteria

• Acutely intoxicated, psychotic, unable to read, not English speaking

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Increased violence at follow up
Adverse events in the ED

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Grady Memorial Hospital; 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia, United States