Successes and barriers to computer–based DV screening

Saturday, October 10, 2009: 9:50 AM-11:10 AM
Salon 816/820 (Sheraton New Orleans Hotel)
Speaker:
Elizabeth Claggett-Borne, LMFT, Cambridge Health Alliance

Author:
Megan R. Gerber, MD, MPH, VA Boston Healthcare System


Presentation Format:
Innovative/Promising Practice Program Report

Description:
The PAVE (Prevention Against Violent Experiences) project has used a computer program, Authorware, to initiate routine DV screening at the OB/GYN clinics in the Boston area. Screening is conducted in 4 languages and with low-literacy patients. We will describe the screening tool, give data on screening success, and discuss the advocacy when DV is detected.