Evaluating a psychoeducation tool for victims of violence in Belgian hospitals
Testing and Evaluating a Psychoeducational Toolkit and Clinical Screening Guidelines for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence in Belgian Hospitals.
This study is testing a new educational tool to help healthcare workers better support and care for victims of violence in hospitals.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent Academic / other |
| Locations | 10 sites (Antwerp and 9 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06780540 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The project 'Operation Alert' aims to enhance the care provided to victims of violence by developing and evaluating a psycho-education tool and clinical guidelines for healthcare providers. This initiative focuses on training healthcare professionals to better identify signs of violence and provide victim-centered care. The psycho-education tool consists of illustrated cards designed to help both providers and patients understand the impacts of violence and trauma. The study involves in-hospital healthcare providers and victims aged 16 and older who have received psycho-education during the pilot phase.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include victims of violence aged 16 years or older who have received psycho-education from healthcare providers.
Not a fit: Patients under the age of 16 or those with cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve the identification and care of victims of violence in healthcare settings.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in enhancing care for victims of violence through training and psycho-education.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Substudy 1: Psycho-education Tool * Healthcare Providers: In-hospital healthcare providers who used the psycho-education tool during the pilot phase with a victim of violence. * Victims/Patients: Victims of violence aged 16 years or older who received psycho-education from an in-hospital healthcare provider during the pilot phase. Substudy 2: Guideline * Healthcare Providers: In-hospital healthcare providers who used the guideline during the pilot phase with an older adult. * Older Adults/Patients: Older adults with sufficient cognitive abilities who were admitted to the geriatric department (either for a day clinic or a longer stay). Exclusion Criteria: Substudy 1: Psycho-education tool * Victims under the age of 16. Substudy 2: Guideline * Older adults with cognitive impairments.
Where this trial is running
Antwerp and 9 other locations
- Aditi ASBL/vzw — Antwerp, Belgium (Recruiting)
- Vertrouwenscentrum Kindermishandeling Antwerpen — Antwerp, Belgium (Recruiting)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint-Pierre — Brussels, Belgium (Recruiting)
- Vertrouwenscentrum Kindermishandeling Brussel — Brussels, Belgium (Recruiting)
- SOSEnfants Bruxelles ASBL — Brussels, Belgium (Recruiting)
- SOSEnfants Charleroi ASBL — Charleroi, Belgium (Recruiting)
- Ghent University Hospital — Ghent, Belgium (Recruiting)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège — Liège, Belgium (Recruiting)
- AZ Delta — Roeselare, Belgium (Recruiting)
- SOSEnfants Namur ASBL — Saint-Servais, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ines Keygnaert, Ph.D — Ghent University Hospital and Ghent University (VIORESC)
- Study coordinator: Charlotte Boven, Ph.D
- Email: charlotte.boven@uzgent.be
- Phone: +32494276270
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.