Testing and Evaluating a Psychoeducation Tool and Guidelines for Victims of Violence in Belgian Hospitals.

"Substudy 1:~Testing of a newly developed psycho-education tool will occur across four partner hospitals and participating nonprofit organizations (NGOs). Victims of violence seeking care at these sites will receive immediate support, with the pilot study integrated into standard care practices. The psycho-education toolkit enhances the foundational care already provided. The tool supports healthcare providers in offering psycho-education about e.g. violence and (the effects) of trauma, ...~Substudy 2:~This pilot study evaluates the Operation Alert guidelines within the geriatrics departments of four hospitals. A geriatric assessment is standard care during admission to these departments. The pilot will be embedded into this existing practice to ensure alignment with routine care. Additional questions will be embedded in a geriatric assessment/intake focusing on older adults' well-being, relationships and social network, and potential life events (e.g. experiences of violence)."