Date of Conferral
8-12-2025
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School
Nursing
Advisor
Mary Verklan
Abstract
Domestic violence (DV) is a significant public health concern that negatively impacts women’s health, yet gaps in trauma-informed screening and referral processes persist within nursing practice. In Jamaica, DV remains underreported, highlighting the need for enhanced provider competency in identifying and supporting survivors. The doctoral project was used to examine how implementing the trauma-informed care (TIC) model and the Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) program could improve healthcare staff’s ability to recognize, assess, and support DV survivors. Guided by the TIC framework and the IRIS program, a mixed-methods approach was used, incorporating pre- and posttraining assessments, staff surveys, and qualitative feedback to measure changes in knowledge, confidence, screening practices, and referral efficiency. Data analysis revealed a 45% increase in staff competency scores, a 60% rise in DV screening rates, and a 50% improvement in referral efficiency post-training. Findings support the integration of structured education and trauma-sensitive approaches to improve DV intervention in nursing practice. Key recommendations include ongoing training, interprofessional collaboration, and policy development to institutionalize standardized screening protocols. The project contributes to positive social change by strengthening healthcare providers’ capacity to address DV, potentially improving survivor-centered care and health outcomes for women in Jamaica.
Recommended Citation
Campbell, Kimisha K., "Evidence-Based Intervention Proposal for Reducing Intimate Partner Violence Against Jamaican Women" (2025). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 18239.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/18239
