E4 - In Search of a Safe Environment: The Nurse's Role In Assessing and Educating Women about Intimate Partner Violence
Disciplines: Women’s Health (WH), Professional Issues (PI), Advanced Practice (AP)
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the prevalence of intimate partner violence and identify health consequences women may experience.
- Examine assessment tools used to identify intimate partner violence.
- Formulate a plan to develop sustainable educational programs about intimate partner violence.
Intimate partner violence is a crime and affects 1 in 4 women. Nurses are in the ideal position to lead the way in assessing, educating and advocating for women experiencing intimate partner violence. This presentation explores assessment tools and evidence-based strategies for developing effective and sustainable programs to improve the health of women experiencing intimate partner violence. Short vignettes are included to put a face and a voice to this emotionally charged topic.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011: 10:45 AM-11:45 AM
207 (Colorado Convention Center)
Moderator:
Michelle Savala, BSN, RN
Presenter Author:
Ann L. Bianchi, MSN, RN
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