@article{ref1,
title="Clinical competencies of emergency nurses toward violence against women: a Delphi study",
journal="Journal of continuing education in nursing",
year="2015",
author="Lee, Fang-Hsin and Yang, Yung-Mei and Huang, Joh-Jong and Chang, Shu-Chen and Wang, Hsiu-Hung and Hsieh, Hsiu-Fen",
volume="46",
number="6",
pages="272-278",
abstract="BACKGROUND: An increasing number of survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) have begun to seek help from hospital emergency departments. This study was conducted to develop a list of requisite clinical competencies for emergency nurses to provide adequate care for women experiencing IPV. <br><br>METHOD: An e-mail survey using the Delphi technique was administered, involving three rounds of questionnaires from 30 participants. Participants were asked to score the importance of each item on a 4-point Likert scale. <br><br>RESULTS: The study identified three dimensions, comprising 38 items of competencies related to care for individuals experiencing IPV, including Knowledge (10 items), Attitudes (11 items), and Practice (17 items). <br><br>CONCLUSION: The emergency department is where direct medical treatment and care is provided for those who have experienced IPV. The study findings can provide a reference for the development of in-service educational programs in hospitals and can guide future policy making. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2015;46(6):272-278.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-0124",
doi="10.3928/00220124-20150518-03",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20150518-03"
}