Routine SV Screening and SANEs on College Campuses

LaRie Burgoyne
Azusa Pacific University Abstract
Background
Over 243,800 college females experience sexual violence during college. Delayed treatment for
SV can lead to a variety of medical complications, therefore improvements in early SV detection
and treatment is needed.

PICOT Question
In, or among college women, 18-25 years old, who experience a sexual assault on a college
campus, does routine SV screening and the employment of SANEs in college health clinics
(versus the use of non-SANE providers), result in an increased rate of reporting sexually violent
crimes within three months?

Methods
Eight articles were reviewed and scored level II and III on the evidence hierarchy. Articles were
founding using the database CINAHL.

Results
Over 90% of women surveyed responded positively to the idea of being screened for SV. SANE
involvement in patient treatment and criminal case processing results in better outcomes and
more positive perceptions.

Plan for Change

Implement standardized routine SV screening on college campus health clinics and employment
of SANEs on college campuses as primary SV HCP provider. Six California State Universities
will participate and screening will take place in all health facilities.

Conclusion
Routine SV screening and employment of SANEs on college campuses should be implemented
in all US universities. A routine standardized screening procedure will reduce reporting time and
long term consequences.

Future Plans
Further research and education may be required to meet staffing needs.

Key Words
Sexual Violence, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, College Campuses