Instrumento de comunicação entre profissionais do SAMU e peritos criminais

Abstract

Objective: To develop and validate a communication tool between SAMU and forensic experts for action in forensic incidents by criminal experts. Method: Methodological study that involved the creation of a communication tool between SAMU professionals and forensic experts, intended for action in crime scenes. The validation was performed by 15 forensic experts, using the Content Validity Index and the Binomial Test, considering a minimum agreement of 90% for validation of the items. Results: The final version of the tool was structured in two pages, containing a header for filling in the date, time of activation and time of service, followed by four subtopics that cover information about the professionals involved, handling of the crime scene, characteristics of the victim's body and data on objects or belongings. The content validity analysis demonstrated statistically agreement higher than 90% in all items evaluated. Conclusion: The instrument developed for communication between SAMU and forensic experts regarding actions at crime scenes consists of 26 items related to the occurrence, the health team, the victim and the objects, to be completed sequentially by SAMU professionals. The validation performed by forensic experts indicated a statistically higher agreement than 90% in all items, which led to the conclusion that the instrument is valid in terms of its content.