Date of Publication
1-23-2013
Abstract
Introduction. In 2011 there were over 1000 reported sexual assaults in Vermont. Current recommendations suggest that survivors of sexual assault (survivors) receive follow- up care within two weeks after an initial Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) exam, but fewer than 15% receive documented follow-up. A published report has demonstrated increased follow-up to over 80% when appointments are scheduled prior to discharge from the emergency department (ED).
Advisor(s)
Janice Gallant, MD, University of Vermont College of Medicine
Karen Vastine, Burlington Community Justice Center
Agency
Burlington Community Justice Center
Subjects
Access to Health Services, Educational and Community-Based Programs, Health-Related Quality of Life & Well-Being, Environmental Health, Health Communication and Health Information Technology, Physical Activity, Social Determinants of Health, Nutrition and Weight Status
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 License
Recommended Citation
Bole, M.; Ellis, J.; Hine, W.; Larson, J.; Nettlow, D.; Price, J.; Root, K.; Vastine, K.; and Gallant, J., "Establishing A Continuum of Care to Improve Follow-Up Rates for Survivors of Sexual Assault" (2013). Public Health Projects, 2008-present. 83.
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