Detection of and response to gender-based violence: a quality improvement project across three secondary mental health services in London.
Roxanne C KeynejadTheo Boardman-PrettySarah BarberJohn TweedEmily ForshallAlice EdwardsJoshua ShottonClaire Anna WilsonPublished in: BJPsych bulletin (2024)
Moves to make mental healthcare more trauma-informed rely on services first being supportive environments for enquiry, disclosure and response to traumatic stressors. Our collaborative approach across clinical services increased GBV enquiry and documentation. The quality of response is more difficult to measure and requires concerted attention.