Table 1.
Domestic violence standardized patient encounter percent totals from all fields (n=118)
| Standardized Patient Checklist | No (%) | Yes (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Care | ||
| Screened for DV* | 11.86 | 88.14 |
| Assessment (Asked about…) | ||
| Injuries* | 1.71 | 98.29 |
| Medical problems* | 11.97 | 88.03 |
| Medication use* | 29.31 | 70.69 |
| Whether husband was physically abuse* | 11.21 | 88.79 |
| Whether husband was verbally abuse* | 60.87 | 39.13 |
| Patient was afraid at home* | 30.97 | 69.03 |
| Physical Examination | ||
| Checked arm for trauma* | 2.56 | 97.44 |
| Monitored fetal heart tones* | 77.19 | 22.81 |
| Checked body for other areas of bruising* | 18.10 | 81.90 |
| Document findings in chart* | 89.38 | 10.62 |
| Assesses for safety (Asks if …) | ||
| Patient feels safe at home* | 17.24 | 82.76 |
| Firearms or other weapons in home* | 84.96 | 15.04 |
| Children safe in home* | 43.10 | 56.90 |
| Patient has emergency plan* | 82.76 | 17.24 |
| Communication skills | ||
| Patient does not deserve abuse* | 48.28 | 51.72 |
| Acknowledged leaving is difficult* | 70.69 | 29.31 |
| Offer DV support and counseling* | 19.13 | 80.87 |
| DV in home affects future behavior of children* | 87.93 | 12.07 |
| DV is illegal* | 87.07 | 12.93 |
| Made Appropriate Referral | ||
| Social work* | 49.14 | 50.86 |
| Law enforcement* | 82.46 | 17.54 |
| DV advocates/support groups* | 38.05 | 61.95 |
| Shelter/Safe house* | 50.43 | 49.57 |
| Hotline Number* | 45.22 | 54.78 |
*
Indicate missing values
DV, domestic violence