Table 1.

Domains of Interest and Sample Questions

DomainSample Questions
Overall screening process and experienceHow is ACE screening going?
What aspects of the screening process are working best?
What aspects of the screening process are more challenging?
Training and supervisionHow prepared were you for your role in ACE screening and response?
Acceptability and equityHow comfortable is the screening process for you?
In what ways were you mindful of your patients’ background (racial/ethnic/cultural/religious) when talking about ACEs?
Experiences with patientsHow do you address ACEs during the visit?
Have you noticed any issues with patients when completing the screener?
Resources and referralsWhen and how do you offer resources and referrals to patients?
Effects on staffHow has the ACE screening and response affected you?
  • ACE = adverse childhood experience.