P144 Staff engagement survey pre- and 6-months post introduction of routine domestic abuse enquiry

Abstract

Background/introduction In July 2015, routine domestic abuse (DA) enquiry was introduced in a busy, walk-in, inner-London, genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic. Guidelines, proforma and management pathway were devised. Tiered training was/is provided (basic level for all staff, in-depth for Sexual Health Information Protection team and DA champions). A separate audit demonstrated 91% of walk-in GUM patients were asked about DA, following routine enquiry introduction. Aim(s)/objectives To assess staff engagement with routine DA enquiry. Methods On-line survey disseminated to GUM healthcare professionals, two weeks prior to, and 6 months post-introduction of, routine DA enquiry. Results 27 vs 20 staff completed the surveys. The majority were female [70 vs 90%]. Respondents were doctors [48.1% vs 42.1%], nurses [44.4% vs 57.9%] and healthcare assistants [7.4% vs 0%]. 3.7% vs 20% had worked in GUM Discussion/conclusion Staff engagement in routine DA enquiry was high from the outset and improved over 6 months. Levels of experience and confidence in DA enquiry and disclosure management improved dramatically over this period.