This qualitative research is a grounded theory study that seeks to understand the experience of a primary health care visit from the perspective of survivors of intimate partner abuse. Research participants are females over the age of eighteen who by self-report are survivors of intimate partner abuse and who have had at least one primary health care visit during the period of abuse. Analysis of the participants’ stories reveals their basic problem inherent in this interaction and the process the patients use to resolve it. The resulting theory will prompt changes in clinical practice, protocol development, provider training, and patient education and support.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, participants will be able to: 1)Recognize 2 doctor, nurse, or support staff behaviors that are perceived as helpful and 2 behaviors that are perceived as harmful by patients who are experiencing intimate partner abuse. 2)Describe the impact of a primary health care visit on abused patients' perception of abuse and subsequent patient actions. 3)Develop a protocol for a primary health care setting that encourages the identification and support of patients experiencing intimate partner abuse
Keywords: Domestic Violence, Primary Care
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.