Improving Coordinated Care for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Identifying facilitators of coordinated care for survivors of intimate partner violence: Formative research towards intervention development
This project aims to understand how to best connect survivors of intimate partner violence with the health and social services they need, starting in the emergency department.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11158582 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We want to create a better system for survivors of intimate partner violence to receive support and care. Currently, emergency departments help with immediate medical needs, while community organizations offer long-term support, but connecting these services can be challenging. This work will identify what helps or hinders a smooth transition for survivors seeking safety and assistance. Our goal is to develop a reliable system of care coordination that is practical, sustainable, and acceptable to survivors, hospitals, and community groups.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on understanding the experiences and needs of survivors of intimate partner violence and the professionals who support them.
Not a fit: Patients not directly impacted by intimate partner violence or seeking related support services would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective and accessible support systems for survivors of intimate partner violence, helping them connect with vital services more easily.
How similar studies have performed: While coordinated care has been theorized for intimate partner violence survivors, this project is novel in its approach to operationalizing and characterizing the facilitators of such care.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Evans, Dabney P — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Evans, Dabney P
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.