Case Study of a Family Violence Healthcare Education Program: A Brief Report
摘要
Healthcare education offers a powerful tool to raise awareness and improve responses to the complex issue of family violence. This report details a healing-centered family violence training program implemented in a major metropolitan area of the United States. This two-day event brought together pediatric healthcare providers, staff, and local community advocates, fostering collaboration and a shared goal of increasing knowledge, awareness, and teamwork.
MethodThe program evaluation employed a mixed-method approach, drawing on quantitative data from post-training surveys (n = 166) and qualitative data from key informant interviews with child and family advocates (n = 8). Thematic analysis explored advocacy needs and barriers, while descriptive analyses assessed ratings of self-efficacy for responding to family violence.
ResultsMost participants reported increased confidence in recognizing family violence and planning for safety. Beyond identifying barriers (e.g., limited coordination, lack of culturally responsive care), the analysis highlighted the existing strengths of families affected by violence that local advocacy efforts can leverage.
ConclusionThis study supports the value of survivor- and community-centered training models in promoting healthcare worker motivation and efficacy in responding to family violence. Furthermore, the descriptive program case study design, informed by the guiding questions of identifying community needs and professional learning gains, offers a valuable framework for developing similar training programs in hospital systems.