2013
Sexual Assault and Date Rape
Emerson B, Bechtel K. Sexual Assault and Date Rape. 2013, 371-374. DOI: 10.1002/9781118538555.ch53.ChaptersSexual assault nurse examinersAdolescent sexual assault victimsSexual assaultPrimary care providersSexual assault victimsPsychosocial disciplinesAssault victimsSafe discharge planPsychological carePatient's primary care providerVictim advocatesDate rapePost-exposure prophylaxisSignificant traumatic injuryNurse examinersSafe settingHospital admissionAssaultDischarge planTraumatic injurySerial testingCare providersFurther traumaImmediate careSupport persons
2008
Impact of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners on the Evaluation of Sexual Assault in a Pediatric Emergency Department
Bechtel K, Ryan E, Gallagher D. Impact of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners on the Evaluation of Sexual Assault in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatric Emergency Care 2008, 24: 442-447. PMID: 18580706, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0b013e31817de11d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric emergency departmentMedical recordsMore patientsEmergency departmentGU examinationEligible patientsHepatitis BSexual assault nurse examinersSTI testingGU injuriesC. trachomatisAdolescent sexual assault victimsMedical careN. gonorrhoeaeUrban pediatric emergency departmentSignificant differencesPrescription of prophylaxisProvision of prophylaxisFisher's exact testMedical record documentationPregnancy prophylaxisNurse examinersHIV prophylaxisPatient groupNursing shifts
2003
Medical and forensic evaluation of the adolescent after sexual assault
Bechtel K, Carroll M. Medical and forensic evaluation of the adolescent after sexual assault. Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2003, 4: 37-46. DOI: 10.1016/s1522-8401(03)80005-8.ChaptersAdolescent sexual assault victimsSexual assault victimsPsychological servicesPsychological followForensic evidence collectionAssault victimsSexual assaultSocial service agenciesEmotional supportForensic evaluationService agenciesEmergency department evaluationTreatment of injuriesVictimsDepartment evaluationAdolescentsEvidence collectionAssaultProtective environmentLaw enforcementSupportProphylaxisPregnancy