Evaluating a psychoeducation tool for victims of violence in Belgian hospitals
Official title: Testing and Evaluating a Psychoeducational Toolkit and Clinical Screening Guidelines for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence in Belgian Hospitals.
Run by University Hospital, Ghent · NCT06780540 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new educational tool to help healthcare workers better support and care for victims of violence in hospitals.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent Academic / other |
| Locations | 10 sites (Antwerp and 9 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 24, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 10, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06780540 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include victims of violence aged 16 years or older who have received psycho-education from healthcare providers.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under the age of 16 or those with cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in enhancing care for victims of violence through training and psycho-education.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
Show 4 more locations
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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 take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.