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Date of Award
Spring 2023
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Gina Montefusco-Beldner
Abstract
Sexual assault (SA) is a pervasive societal issue, with reported cases increasing in recent years. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in three women and one in six men experience some form of sexual violence during their lifetime. Additionally, emergency departments (EDs) report an alarming trend of SA-related visits requiring specialized care. Despite this need for care, there is a critical shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs), whose role is vital in providing quality healthcare for SA survivors. This piece of continuing medical education can help bridge the lack of knowledge that advanced practice providers and physicians may face when a forensic nurse examiner is not present in the ED.
Recommended Citation
Richards, Riley, "Caring for Adult Sexual Assault Survivors in the Emergency Department" (2023). Capstone Showcase. 8.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2023/pa/8
Caring for Adult Sexual Assault Survivors in the Emergency Department
Sexual assault (SA) is a pervasive societal issue, with reported cases increasing in recent years. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in three women and one in six men experience some form of sexual violence during their lifetime. Additionally, emergency departments (EDs) report an alarming trend of SA-related visits requiring specialized care. Despite this need for care, there is a critical shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs), whose role is vital in providing quality healthcare for SA survivors. This piece of continuing medical education can help bridge the lack of knowledge that advanced practice providers and physicians may face when a forensic nurse examiner is not present in the ED.