cliot (version 1.0.0)

ovat_screening_tool: Ongoing Violence Assessment Tool (OVAT)

Description

Calculates the OVAT score, a concise 4-item screening tool derived from the HITS index. It is designed specifically to identify ongoing (current) intimate partner violence in clinical settings. A "Yes" to any question constitutes a positive screen.

Usage

ovat_screening_tool(physically_hurt, threaten_harm, scream_curse,
                    insult_talk_down)

Value

A list containing:

OVAT_Score

The calculated total score (Range 0-4).

Screening_Result

"Positive Screen" (Score >= 1) or "Negative Screen".

Recommendation

Clinical guidance based on the result.

Arguments

physically_hurt

Numeric (0 or 1). Has your partner physically hurt you? (1 = Yes).

threaten_harm

Numeric (0 or 1). Has your partner threatened you with harm? (1 = Yes).

scream_curse

Numeric (0 or 1). Has your partner screamed or cursed at you? (1 = Yes).

insult_talk_down

Numeric (0 or 1). Has your partner insulted or talked down to you? (1 = Yes).

References

Ernst AA, Weiss SJ, Cham E, Hall LC, Nick TG. Ongoing Violence Assessment Tool (OVAT): development and validation of a new screening tool for identifying ongoing intimate partner violence. Acad Emerg Med. 2002;9(11):1383-1390.

Examples

# Example 1: Positive Screen
# Partner screams/curses (1), no physical harm (0)
ovat_screening_tool(0, 0, 1, 0)

# Example 2: Negative Screen
# No affirmative answers
ovat_screening_tool(0, 0, 0, 0)