Continuing Education about Physically Abusive Relationships: Does Education Change the Perceptions of Health Care Practitioners?.

Perrin, Karen M.; Boyett, Timothy P.; McDermott, Robert J.

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ERIC Number: EJ615970

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Publication Date: 2000

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Continuing Education about Physically Abusive Relationships: Does Education Change the Perceptions of Health Care Practitioners?

Perrin, Karen M.; Boyett, Timothy P.; McDermott, Robert J.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, v31 n6 p269-74 Nov-Dec 2000

A survey of Florida health care professionals before (n=72) and after (n=53) mandated continuing education on domestic violence found no significant changes in awareness and identification of women involved in physically abusive relationships. Availability of patient education materials increased. Respondents desired more professional education on the topic. (SK)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Family Violence, Health Occupations, Mandatory Continuing Education, Outcomes of Education, Patient Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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