Table 3 Facilitators and barriers for screening of child abuse in emergency departments
From: Facilitators and barriers to screening for child abuse in the emergency department
Facilitators | Barriers |
|---|---|
Support of the Hospital Board | Practical problems (e.g. limited time) |
Presence of child abuse attendant | Personal barriers (e.g. fear of an unjustified suspicion) |
Presence of child abuse team | Insufficient communication skills |
Intensive training of ED staff | Fast turnover of ED staff |
Financial support |