Table 2

Injury mechanism as stated in the medical records and treatment needs due to DV

Frequency
n (%)
Formal documentation of DV in medical record
 Yes8 (50)
 No8 (50
Stated injury mechanism in medical record
 Fall trauma, unspecified8 (50)
 Abuse8 (50)
Orthopaedic treatment
 Pain medication and physiotherapy8 (50)
 Immobilisation (cast/orthosis)6 (38)
 Surgery2 (12)
Need for sick leave
 Yes5 (31)
 No11 (69)
  • DV, domestic violence.