Hand therapists' attitudes,environmental supports,and self-efficacy regarding intimate partner violence in their practice |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada;2. The School of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada;3. Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada;4. Department of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada;5. Hand and Upper Limb Centre Clinical Research Laboratory, St. Joseph''s Health Centre, London, Ontario, Canada;6. Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada;1. INSERM, U1085, IRSET, ESTER Team, University of Angers, Angers, France;2. Santé publique France, French National Public Health Agency, Direction of Occupational Health, Saint Maurice, France;3. Department of Occupational health, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France;1. Department of Surgical Sciences, Hand Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden;2. Department of Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden;3. Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden;1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands;2. University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Center of Human Movement Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands;1. School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan;2. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan;1. Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre Clinical Research Lab, St. Joseph''s Health Centre, London, Ontario, Canada;2. Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada;3. Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada |
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| Abstract: | Study DesignDescriptive, cross-sectional.IntroductionIntimate partner violence (IPV) may involve physical, psychological, or sexual abuse. Although hand injuries are reported as common sequelae of IPV, there is limited attention to this issue in hand therapy research reports or practice recommendations.Purpose of the StudyThe primary aim is to describe the attitudes and beliefs of hand therapists (HTs) about IPV issues.MethodsA sample of 189 HT completed a standardized survey investigating perceptions regarding issues pertaining to IPV. Areas addressed included self-efficacy (in dealing with IPV), perceived systemic support, victim blaming, professional role responsibility, and safety. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics while between-group comparisons evaluating the impact of prior IPV experience and demographic variables of gender, country, certified hand therapy, and occupation on questionnaire scores used Mann-Whitney U analysis.ResultsThe majority of therapists (66%) had some prior experience with IPV. HTs reported neutral perceptions about self-efficacy (M = 2.9/5), client or personal safety (M = 3/5), and support systems available when addressing IPV in practice (M = 3/5). However, therapists considered intervening as part of their professional role (M = 3.8/5) and reported low levels of victim-blaming attitudes (M = 4.4/5). Those with firsthand IPV experience reported lower victim blaming (mdn = 4.9/5 vs 4.6/5, P = .02). Additionally, females were less likely to blame victims of IPV than males (mdn = 4.7/5 vs 4.3/5, P = .003).DiscussionAlthough Hand Therapists believe their professional role includes addressing IPV, confidence to deal with IPV, access/awareness of resources and perceived safety were substantive barriers.conclusionContinuing research should identify effective tools to educate and assist therapists to identify and support victims of IPV in hand therapy. |
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| Keywords: | Intimate partner violence Domestic violence Hand therapy Hand injuries Occupational therapy Physical therapy |
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