Dentistry responding in domestic violence and abuse (DRiDVA) feasibility study: a qualitative evaluation of the implementation experiences of dental professionals
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Published:2023-07-12
Issue:1
Volume:23
Page:
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ISSN:1472-6831
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Container-title:BMC Oral Health
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language:en
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Short-container-title:BMC Oral Health
Author:
Femi-Ajao Omolade,Doughty Janine,Evans Maggie A.,Johnson Medina,Howell Annie,Robinson Peter G.,Armitage Christopher J.,Feder Gene,Coulthard Paul
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) is a persistent public health problem in the UK. Healthcare settings offer an opportunity to ask patients about DVA, either opportunistically or in response to the presence of injuries. However, it has been suggested that dental practices and dental teams have not been actively involved supporting adult patients when presenting with injuries that might have resulted from DVA. This qualitative study was conducted to satisfy the evaluative component of the Dentistry Responding in Domestic Violence and Abuse (DRiDVA) feasibility study.
Methods
In total, 30 participants took part in the study; nine associate dentists and practice principals/owners took part in one-to-one interviews and 21 auxiliary staff took part across two focus group discussion sessions. Data were analysed using the seven step Framework Analysis process.
Result
Three key themes were identified from the data, focusing on barriers to enquiring about domestic violence and abuse, Facilitators of identification and referral of DVA in dental settings, and recommendations for further adaptation of intervention to dental settings.
Conclusion
DVA training coupled with robust referral pathways to a named specialist DVA advocate increases knowledge and awareness of the signs of DVA and confidence in making onward referrals. Further research is needed to understand how to increase dental professional willingness to ask patients about DVA.
Funder
National Institute for Health and Care Research
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
General Dentistry
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