@article{ref1,
title="A national survey on the use of screening tools to detect physical child abuse",
journal="Pediatric surgery international",
year="2016",
author="Crichton, Kristin Garton and Cooper, Jennifer N. and Minneci, Peter C. and Groner, Jonathan I. and Thackeray, Jonathan D. and Deans, Katherine J.",
volume="32",
number="8",
pages="815-818",
abstract="PURPOSE: Recognition of physical child abuse is imperative for ensuring children's safety. Screening tools (ST) may increase identification of physical abuse; however, the extent of their use is unknown. This study assessed use of STs for physical abuse in children's hospitals and determined attitudes regarding STs. <br><br>METHODS: A web-based survey was sent to child abuse program contacts at 103 children's hospitals. The survey assessed institutional use of a ST for physical abuse and characteristics of the ST used. Respondents were asked to identify benefits and liabilities of STs used or barriers to ST use. <br><br>RESULTS: Seventy-two respondents (70 %) completed the survey; most (64 %) were child abuse pediatricians. Nine (13 %) respondents reported using a ST for physical abuse; STs varied in length, population, administration, and outcomes of a positive screen. Most respondents (86 %) using a ST felt that it increased detection of abuse. Barriers noted included lack of time for development and provider completion of a ST. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: While few respondents endorsed use of a ST for physical abuse, most believed that it increased detection of abuse. Future research should focus on development of a brief, uniform ST for physical abuse which may increase detection in at-risk children.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0179-0358",
doi="10.1007/s00383-016-3916-z",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00383-016-3916-z"
}