Title |
Child abuse inventory at emergency rooms: CHAIN-ER rationale and design
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Published in |
BMC Pediatrics, October 2011
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2431-11-91 |
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Authors |
Judith S Sittig, Cuno SPM Uiterwaal, Karel GM Moons, Edward ES Nieuwenhuis, Elise M van de Putte |
Abstract |
Child abuse and neglect is an important international health problem with unacceptable levels of morbidity and mortality. Although maltreatment as a cause of injury is estimated to be only 1% or less of the injured children attending the emergency room, the consequences of both missed child abuse cases and wrong suspicions are substantial. Therefore, the accuracy of ongoing detection at emergency rooms by health care professionals is highly important. Internationally, several diagnostic instruments or strategies for child abuse detection are used at emergency rooms, but their diagnostic value is still unknown. The aim of the study 'Child Abuse Inventory at Emergency Rooms' (CHAIN-ER) is to assess if active structured inquiry by emergency room staff can accurately detect physical maltreatment in children presenting at emergency rooms with physical injury. |
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