Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
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To improve domestic violence (DV) identification, management, and referral in a not-for-profit rural health network, training for health care professionals was implemented using a train-the-trainer approach, two one-hour training sessions, and dissemination of a clinical protocol. The multifaceted approach also involved modifications of emergency department medical records, distribution of office enablers, and a local public health campaign. The authors measured the effectiveness of this campaign. ⋯ A comprehensive training program for health care providers can increase their self-efficacy in responding to DV victims.