Australian and New Zealand journal of public health
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Aust N Z J Public Health · Aug 1998
Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical TrialOutcome evaluation of an emergency department protocol of care on partner abuse.
To evaluate the impact of a protocol on partner abuse (PA) at increasing identification and improving acute management of abused women by emergency department (ED) staff. ⋯ Implementation of this protocol resulted in a moderate increase in confirmed cases of abuse and improved the acute management offered to identified victims. The findings reinforce recommendations for widespread implementation of training and protocols to address partner abuse.