Fostering Interprofessional Competence in Intimate Partner Violence: A Simulation-Based Educational Framework
Nahal J. Rahmanpanah, Bonnie L. NickaschBackground:
Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects 36% to 50% across all backgrounds, yet only 30% of graduate programs offer IPV training. This interprofessional simulation aimed to improve Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) students' knowledge, attitudes, and skills in IPV identification and management while promoting collaboration with police, social workers, and advocates.
Method:
Twenty-two DNP-FNP students completed pre- and postintervention Physician Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence Surveys (PREMIS). The four-station high-fidelity simulation included patient interview, physical examination (revealing moulage bruise), assessment, and reporting, followed by debriefing and Danger Assessment training and reflective assignments.
Results:
Students reported high satisfaction (4.7 to 4.8 on a 5-point scale). Perceived preparation and knowledge improved greatly (
Conclusion:
The simulation greatly enhanced readiness to address IPV, supporting expansion to more than 275 participants and potential improvements in identification, interprofessional collaboration, and victim outcomes.