@article{ref1,
title="Domestic violence screening in a public mental health service: a qualitative examination of mental health clinician responses to DFV",
journal="Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing",
year="2022",
author="Gillespie, Kerri and Branjerdporn, Grace and Tighe, Kym and Carrasco, Angel and Baird, Kathleen",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Domestic violence is particularly prevalent within mental health client groups, though screening for domestic violence within mental health services is often overlooked. <br><br>AIM: To investigate the experiences and opinions of domestic violence screening by mental health clinicians in a publicly funded hospital and health service. <br><br>METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twelve clinicians working in publicly funded mental health services in Queensland, Australia. Transcripts were thematically analysed. <br><br>RESULTS: Four main themes emerged from the data: staff training and experience; prioritising domestic violence screening; attitudes to domestic violence; and victim support. Participants discussed a lack of training for, or expectations of, domestic violence screening in mental health services. They also highlighted a lack of resources enabling them to appropriately respond when domestic violence was identified. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Education, attitudes, and resources relating to domestic violence are major factors that should be addressed for the successful screening and treatment of clients in mental health. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: This paper informs services of the gaps in knowledge and care around domestic violence and mental health. A less medicalised approach to the treatment of mental health should be adopted, and domestic violence training introduced for all health care practitioners, to improve client outcomes.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1351-0126",
doi="10.1111/jpm.12875",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12875"
}