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Abstract
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OBJECTIVE:
The study systematically reviewed research on child sexual abuse evaluation protocols available in the national and international scientific literature.
METHOD:
The systematic literature review was done through an all-inclusive electronic search. The review included twenty-nine studies. The data was scrutinised through the use of qualitative content analysis.
RESULTS:
The information derived from the review showed there are sixteen evaluation models, protocols, guidelines, or methods used nationally and internationally.
RESULTS were analysed in terms of four themes: 1) Pre-evaluation requirements 2) The evaluation process 3) Incorporating strategies and techniques 4) Post-evaluation process and various similarities and differences were found. Such diversity amongst existing protocols may confuse mental health professionals regarding which protocol to follow.
CONCLUSION:
Developing a clear, step-by-step protocol for conducting a thorough child sexual abuse evaluation is crucial for avoiding confusion among professionals. Therefore, an in-depth understanding of the topic is invaluable in identifying all the necessary parts and techniques for the evaluation process.
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