Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a worldwide health crisis, and evidence shows that women are the primary victims. However, men and even children can also be victims of IPV. Victims of IPV typically experience physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse that have lasting impacts. EBP Framework: The nursing theory used for this project was Kristen M. Swanson’s Theory of Caring, and the evidence-based practice model followed was Steven’s Star Model of Knowledge Transformation (SSMKT). Methods: The project aimed to improve providers’ confidence and willingness to render IPV screenings to adult patients. Outcomes were measured using the Likert scale questionnaire administered to participating providers before and after project implementation. Data from the questionnaires were evaluated using the Two-Tailed Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The HARK screening tool results were assessed for the number of positive vs. negative results. Participation in this project was voluntary for the healthcare clinicians, providers, and patients. No personal identifiers were utilized. Findings/Results: Project results demonstrated insignificance as none of the p-values for all eight questions completed by the participating providers were less than or equal to the designated alpha value. Thus, random variation can explain the testing results. Project findings were managed and disseminated during the final process outcome evaluation phase. Data was gathered, calculated, and discussed with the leadership of Tanner Clinic – Westside. Further discussion regarding process development, implementation, and aggregation of this screening tool to standard provider practice occurred. Conclusion/Recommendations: The upsurge in IPV incidence is an unfortunate and often obscure bi-product of the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare providers of all specialities, and more so those in family practice, must regularly screen their patients for IPV and take necessary action. The HARK screening tool is evidence-based, proven accurate, and simple for patients to complete, making it an appropriate screening tool for healthcare professionals to utilize in their daily practice.
