Exploring primary care responses to domestic violence and abuse (DVA): Operationalisation of a national initiative in one area of the United Kingdom

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dc.contributor.authorMcGarry, J.
dc.contributor.authorHussain, B.
dc.contributor.authorWatts, K.
dc.date.acceptance2019-01-16
dc.date.accessioned2020-07-08T07:47:01Z
dc.date.available2020-07-08T07:47:01Z
dc.date.issued2019-03-28
dc.descriptionThe file attached to this record is the author's final peer reviewed version. The Publisher's final version can be found by following the DOI link.en
dc.description.abstractPurpose In the UK, the Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) initiative has been developed for use within primary care to support women survivors of domestic violence and abuse (DVA). However, while evaluated nationally, less is known regarding impact of implementation at a local level. The purpose of this paper is to explore the effectiveness of IRIS within one locality in the UK. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative study using interviews/focus groups with primary care teams and women who had experienced DVA in one primary care setting in the UK. Interviews with 18 participants from five professional categories including: general practitioners, practice nurses, practice managers, assistant practice managers and practice receptionists. Focus group discussion/interview with seven women who had accessed IRIS. Data were collected between November 2016 and March 2017. Findings Five main themes were identified for professionals: Team role approach to training, Professional confidence, Clear pathway for referral and support, Focussed support, Somewhere to meet that is a “safe haven”. For women the following themes were identified: Longevity of DVA; Lifeline; Face to face talking to someone; Support and understood where I was coming from; A place of safety. Practical implications IRIS played a significant role in helping primary care professionals to respond effectively. For women IRIS was more proactive and holistic than traditional approaches. Originality/value This study was designed to assess the impact that a local level implementation of the national IRIS initiative had on both providers and users of the service simultaneously. The study identifies that a “whole team approach” in the primary care setting is critical to the effectiveness of DVA initiatives.en
dc.exception.reasonThe original document for pre submission is on this site https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/exploring-primary-care-responses-to-domestic-violence-and-abuse-dva(cfdfae48-0ed4-4387-9f01-6aecb22d04f7).htmlen
dc.exception.ref2021codes254aen
dc.funderNo external funderen
dc.funder.otherLocal Authorityen
dc.identifier.citationMcGarry, J., Hussain, B. and Watts, K. (2019) Exploring primary care responses to domestic violence and abuse (DVA): Operationalisation of a national initiative in one area of the United Kingdom. Journal of Adult Protection,21(2), p.p144-154.en
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1108/JAP-10-2018-0025
dc.identifier.issn1466-8203
dc.identifier.urihttps://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/exploring-primary-care-responses-to-domestic-violence-and-abuse-dva(cfdfae48-0ed4-4387-9f01-6aecb22d04f7).html
dc.identifier.urihttps://dora.dmu.ac.uk/handle/2086/19951
dc.language.isoenen
dc.projectidN/Aen
dc.publisherEmeralden
dc.researchinstituteInstitute of Health, Health Policy and Social Careen
dc.subjectDomestic Violenceen
dc.subjectWomenen
dc.subjectprimary care UKen
dc.titleExploring primary care responses to domestic violence and abuse (DVA): Operationalisation of a national initiative in one area of the United Kingdomen
dc.typeArticleen

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