Computer-assisted Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Family Practice
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Screening for Partner Violence
- Registration Number
- NCT00385034
- Lead Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
- Brief Summary
This study tested the effectiveness of computer-assisted screening for identifying patients at risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) in a Canadian family practice. It was hypothesized that the use of computer-assisted screening among female patients would lead to higher rates of IPV discussion-opportunity and IPV detection during medical consultations, compared to patients receiving standard medical care.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 280
Inclusion Criteria
- woman
- at least 18 years of age
- visiting one of the participant physicians
- in a current or recent intimate relationship during the last 12 months
- having the ability to speak and read English and give consent
Exclusion Criteria
- visiting a provider other than the regular family physician
- new patient
- previously approached for the study
- very sick
- had a dual appointment (herself and accompanied dependent)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Detection of partner abuse during physician-patient medical encounter (audio taped data) Discussion-opportunity about risk of partner abuse during physician-patient medical encounter (audiotaped data)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Patient acceptance of the computer-assisted screening(paper-pencil exit survey)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
St. Michael's Hospital
🇨🇦Toronto, Ontario, Canada