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Workplace violence: are some nurses more vulnerable?

Cheryl Anderson1

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019, USA. c.anderson@uta.edu

Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|May 31, 2002
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Healthcare nurses frequently experience workplace violence (WPVE), often emotional or verbal, perpetrated by physicians. Past abuse history significantly impacts WPVE, highlighting the need for comprehensive risk assessments and targeted education.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Practice
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Workplace violence is a pervasive issue within healthcare settings.
  • Understanding the dynamics of workplace violence events (WPVE) is crucial for improving healthcare environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the types, frequency, perpetrators, and contributing factors of WPVE experienced by nurses.
  • To explore the relationship between WPVE and a history of childhood or adult abuse among nurses.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 67 randomly selected registered nurses.
  • Data collection through closed and open-ended survey responses.

Main Results:

  • The majority of nurses reported experiencing WPVE, predominantly emotional and verbal.

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  • Physicians were identified as common perpetrators.
  • Contributing factors include staffing issues, long hours, lack of training, and perpetrator characteristics.
  • Over half of nurses reported a history of childhood/adult abuse, which influenced WPVE type, frequency, and timing.

    • Conclusions:

    • Past victimization is a significant factor influencing the nature and occurrence of WPVE.
    • Implementing risk assessments and targeted education on WPVE is essential for prevention and reduction.
    • Addressing contributing factors like staffing and training is vital for a safer healthcare environment.