The American Academy of Neurology position statement on abuse and violence

Schulman, Elliott A.; Hohler, Anna DePold

doi:10.1212/wnl.0b013e318245d21c

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“…As is well-documented in the poignant article recently written by an MST survivor (Anonymous, 2015), it is imperative that more must be done not only to prevent MST but to prevent future risks for revictimization and negative health outcomes among women veterans. Many professional health care societies, such as the American Academy of Neurology, are increasingly calling on health care providers to routinely screen patients for a history of interpersonal violence exposure (Schulman & Hohler, 2012). Research among 119 VHA facilities indicates that policies that promote universal screening for MST significantly improve the odds of patients receiving MST screening (Hyun, Kimerling, Cronkite, McCutcheon, & Frayne, 2012).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Correlates of sexual revictimization among women veterans presenting to primary care.

Creech¹,

Orchowski

2016

Traumatology

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Although numerous studies among civilian samples document prior sexual victimization as a robust predictor of sexual revictimization, less is known regarding sexual revictimization among women veterans. Among a sample of women veterans seeking primary care (N = 101), the current study examined associations between sexual assault (via force) at 4 different time points: age 17 and younger (child), age 18 but before military service (adult premilitary), during military service (military), after military service (postmilitary). Across all comparisons, results indicated there are significant associations between forced sexual experiences before, during and after military service. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms were significantly and positively related to the number of time periods an individual experienced sexual victimization via force, as well as the total number of victimization experiences. The experience of sexual assault during military service was a stronger predictor of PTSD symptoms than the experience of sexual assault at any other time period. Among those women who experienced forced sex in the military, symptoms of PTSD were significantly higher in those women who experienced a sexual assault in both childhood and military service. Findings underscore the importance of screening for experiences of sexual trauma throughout the life span within a women’s primary care setting and suggest the need for further attention to prevention of sexual revictimization among women veterans.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Correlates of sexual revictimization among women veterans presenting to primary care.

Creech¹,

Orchowski

2016

Traumatology

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“…Although the Institute of Medicine (IOM) now advocates screening and counseling for interpersonal violence among women (Institute of Medicine, 2011), the frequency and quality of such practices are variable (Bradley, Smith, Long, & O’Dowd, 2002; Rhodes et al, 2007; Sugg & Inui, 1992) and IOM recommendations do not yet include screening and counseling for men. Nevertheless, major medical associations such as the American Academy of Neurology, are increasingly calling on health care providers to screen all of their patients for a history of interpersonal violence exposure (Schulman & Hohler, 2012). From a policy standpoint, these data suggest there may be utility in routine screening of both women and men for interpersonal violence exposure and associated mental health conditions.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exposure to interpersonal violence and its associations with psychiatric morbidity in a U.S. national sample: A gender comparison.

Iverson

Dick

McLaughlin

et al. 2013

Psychology of Violence

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Objectives We examine gender differences in population rates of various types of interpersonal violence in a U.S. national sample and investigate gender as a moderator of the associations between interpersonal violence and lifetime mental disorders and suicide attempts. Methods Data were drawn from the National Comorbidity Survey-Replication study; 5,692 women and men completed interviews assessing lifetime exposure to nine types of interpersonal violence, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM–IV) mental health diagnoses, and suicide attempts. Results Approximately 46% of women and 42% of men reported one or more types of interpersonal violence. Women were more likely to experience kidnapping, physical assault by an intimate partner, rape, sexual assault, and stalking, whereas men were more likely to experience mugging or physical assault by someone other than parents or an intimate partner. Interpersonal violence was associated with risk for many mental disorders and attempted suicide. Although women were at higher risk for several forms of interpersonal violence, the impact of interpersonal violence on mental health outcomes did not vary by gender. Conclusions It is clearly important to identify and provide mental health treatment to women after interpersonal violence exposure. Findings also underscore the need for prevention and intervention efforts for women and men, including routine screening for interpersonal violence by health care providers and appropriate treatment to address mental health conditions.

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“…All patients should be routinely screened for past or ongoing abuse . Identifying abuse may influence the assessment and treatment of headache.…”

Section: Going Forwardmentioning

confidence: 99%

Refractory Migraine – A Review

Schulman

2013

Headache

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Refractory migraine has long been a challenge to all headache specialists. This subgroup of migraine patients experience disability and impaired quality of life, despite optimal treatment. This article reviews the proposed definitions and epidemiology of refractory migraine, as well as the pathophysiology that may contribute to the genesis of this disorder. Aspects of treatment, including pharmacological, complementary/adjunct, and invasive approaches, are reviewed. Comorbid factors, medication overuse, potential pitfalls to treatment, and areas for future investigation are highlighted.

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The American Academy of Neurology position statement on abuse and violence

Cited by 23 publications

References 31 publications

Correlates of sexual revictimization among women veterans presenting to primary care.

Correlates of sexual revictimization among women veterans presenting to primary care.

Exposure to interpersonal violence and its associations with psychiatric morbidity in a U.S. national sample: A gender comparison.

Refractory Migraine – A Review

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