Battered and Brain Injured: Assessing Knowledge of Traumatic Brain Injury Among Intimate Partner Violence Service Providers
| Autor: | Shirley Broekstra, Sandra Sokoloff, Angela Colantonio, Nora Cullen, Nneka MacGregor, Halina (Lin) Haag |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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support interventions
030506 rehabilitation Canada Traumatic brain injury Best practice Health Personnel intimate partner violence Pilot Projects Phase (combat) 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Nursing Surveys and Questionnaires Health care Brain Injuries Traumatic medicine Humans Survivors Public education domestic violence business.industry traumatic brain injury General Medicine social sciences Original Articles Service provider medicine.disease 3. Good health Domestic violence Female women 0305 other medical science business Knowledge transfer 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Women's Health |
| ISSN: | 1931-843X |
| Popis: | Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a result of intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant health concern; yet, little is known about the intersection between the two. Existing research is scarce, limiting the ability of health care providers to develop effective supports. This pilot project surveyed the IPV support community in Toronto, Canada to understand the degree of existing TBI-specific knowledge and relevant services available among these service providers and to seek to bridge the divide between research and practice by developing a national knowledge-to-practice network to support brain-injured women survivors of IPV. Materials and Methods: In phase 1, 68 agencies providing IPV support services were invited to complete an anonymous online survey. In phase 2, 22 stakeholders attended a workshop held to disseminate existing knowledge, develop a national knowledge-to-practice network, and determine next steps in research and practice. Results: The results highlighted a general lack of TBI awareness and understanding among IPV service providers. In addition, participants stated that frontline workers and women survivors of IPV alike do not recognize signs or symptoms of TBI. Recommendations addressing research gaps, professional and public education, and service development were identified and are discussed herein. Conclusions: The identified lack of TBI knowledge among IPV service providers highlights the immediate need to increase education among management and frontline workers. Further investigation identifying best practices for knowledge transfer are suggested. The development of a national strategy addressing education, research, and funding is critical for successful uptake and integration of TBI-sensitive services within the IPV sector. |
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