Clinician Experiences and Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence Screening for Older Patients: Implications for Research and Practice

Melissa E. Dichter, Katherine M. Iverson, Lena K. Makaroun, LeAnn Bruce, Galina A. Portnoy, Center for Healthcare Evaluation, and Promotion, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, School of Social Work, Temple University, s Health Sciences Division, National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Center for Healthcare Evaluation, and Promotion, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program, Care Management and Social Work Service, Veterans Health Administration, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on December 02, 2025

Abstract

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Research on intimate partner violence (IPV) screening and response has focused largely on women of reproductive age, yet all patient populations may experience IPV and benefit from identification and response in the healthcare setting. Through analysis of ...