DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSTRUMENT BASED ON THE ISTANBUL PROTOCOL FOR ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE: INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

Abstract

Objective: To search for scientific evidence in the literature on the use of instruments based on the Istanbul Protocol to assist women victims of violence. Method: This is an integrative literature review, descriptive in nature and with a qualitative approach, focusing on the development of instruments based on the Istanbul Protocol to assist women victims of violence. Articles published between 2013 and 2023 in the PubMed database were included. Exclusion criteria included duplicate studies and those that did not address the study question. The search used controlled terms (MeSH and DeCS) combined with Boolean operators "AND" and "OR," as well as parentheses and quotation marks to optimize results. Results and Discussion: The final sample included 60 articles. The period with the highest number of publications was up to 2019, indicating growing interest in the topic, although the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted academic production in subsequent years. A predominance of descriptive and qualitative studies was observed. The results highlighted the importance of adapting and validating the Istanbul Protocol instruments for different cultural contexts, as well as the need for professional training to ensure effective care. Fundamental characteristics of care include reception, communication, identification and reporting of cases, systematization of care, and preventive actions through training of health teams. Conclusion: Although the development of instruments based on the Istanbul Protocol has progressed, significant challenges remain in their application, especially in developing countries.