Primary care identification and referral to improve safety of women experiencing domestic violence (IRIS): A cluster randomized controlled trial

Friday, October 9, 2009: 10:40 AM-12:00 PM
Grand Chenier (Sheraton New Orleans Hotel)
Speaker:
Gene S. Feder, MD, FRCGP, University of Bristol


Presentation Format:
Scientific Program Report

Description:
We will present the results of the first European randomized controlled trial of an intervention to improve the health care response to domestic violence. We compared the identification and referral of women experiencing abuse in 24 UK family practices that received a training and support program, with 24 practices that provided normal care.