Testing and Evaluating a Psychoeducation Tool and Guidelines for Victims of Violence in Belgian Hospitals.

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, GHENT · Jan 13, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "Operation Alert," is focused on improving care for victims of violence in Belgian hospitals. The project aims to help healthcare providers recognize signs of violence, such as domestic abuse or sexual assault, and to give victims the support they need. It includes developing a psycho-education tool, which is a set of illustrated cards that help both healthcare providers and patients understand the impacts of violence and trauma. Additionally, guidelines are being created to help screen and care for older adults who may be victims of various types of violence.

To participate in this study, healthcare providers working in hospitals and patients aged 16 and older who have experienced violence can be eligible. Older adults with cognitive abilities who are admitted to geriatric departments can also take part. Participants can expect to receive support through the tools and guidelines being tested and will have the opportunity to provide feedback on their usefulness. This project is important because it emphasizes the need for specialized care for victims of violence and aims to create a more supportive environment within hospitals.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Substudy 1: Psycho-education Tool
• • Healthcare Providers: In-hospital healthcare providers who used the psycho-education tool during the pilot phase with a victim of violence.
• • Victims/Patients: Victims of violence aged 16 years or older who received psycho-education from an in-hospital healthcare provider during the pilot phase.
• • Substudy 2: Guideline
• • Healthcare Providers: In-hospital healthcare providers who used the guideline during the pilot phase with an older adult.
• • Older Adults/Patients: Older adults with sufficient cognitive abilities who were admitted to the geriatric department (either for a day clinic or a longer stay).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Substudy 1: Psycho-education tool
• • Victims under the age of 16. Substudy 2: Guideline
• • Older adults with cognitive impairments.