Developing a tool to predict the risk and severity of Intimate Partner Violence
Making the invisible visible: An automated clinical decision support tool for Intimate Partner Violence Risk and Severity Prediction (AIRS)
This study is working on a helpful tool for doctors that uses past medical images and information to predict the risk and seriousness of Intimate Partner Violence, making it easier for them to spot and support those who might be suffering in silence.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11137369 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create an automated clinical decision support tool that predicts the risk and severity of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) using historical imaging and clinical data. The project addresses the challenges of detecting IPV in healthcare settings, where patients may feel shame or fear repercussions. By analyzing imaging patterns and clinical findings, the tool seeks to provide healthcare professionals with objective data to identify IPV cases more effectively. This innovative approach could lead to better care plans for survivors by making hidden cases of IPV more visible.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who may be at risk of Intimate Partner Violence and have relevant clinical or imaging data available.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing Intimate Partner Violence or do not have associated clinical or imaging data may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the identification and management of Intimate Partner Violence, leading to better outcomes for survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using automated tools for risk assessment in various health conditions, suggesting potential success for this novel approach in IPV detection.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khurana, Bharti — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Khurana, Bharti
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.