@article{ref1,
title="Abuse obscured: an ethnographic account of emergency nursing in relation to violence against women",
journal="Canadian journal of nursing research",
year="2001",
author="Varcoe, C.",
volume="32",
number="4",
pages="95-115",
abstract="Violence against women is a significant health issue in Canada and around the globe, yet the health-care response has been inadequate. While various reasons for this inadequacy have been suggested, little systematic research has been undertaken. This ethnographic study of 2 hospital emergency units was conducted to describe nursing practice in relation to violence against women. Participant observation and interviews with 25 healthcare providers and 5 patients in the 2 units were complemented by interviews with 5 nurses from other emergency units. The findings illustrate that abuse is obscured and practice shaped by stereotypical thinking and a focus on physical problems and rapid patient processing. Perceptions of patient deservedness influenced care that ranged from &quot;doing nothing&quot; to actively offering the patient choices. This description provides a basis for designing meaningful education for nurses and systemic changes that will foster more effective practice.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0844-5621",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}