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Dealing with anger and preventing workplace violence.

Robert N Lussier1

  • 1Israel Programs, Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.

Clinical Leadership & Management Review : the Journal of CLMA
|April 17, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Workplace violence is a serious issue affecting one million workers annually, with the healthcare industry being a high-risk sector. Recognizing and managing anger and suspicious behavior are key to preventing violent incidents.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Criminology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Workplace violence is a pervasive issue, with human resources managers reporting its increasing prevalence across various industries.
  • An estimated one million workers experience assault annually, and fatalities from workplace violence exceed 1,000 in some years.
  • The healthcare industry is disproportionately affected, accounting for nearly 25% of all workplace violence incidents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and impact of workplace violence.
  • To identify key risk factors and demographics associated with workplace violence.
  • To emphasize the importance of proactive strategies in preventing workplace violence.

Main Methods:

  • This abstract synthesizes data from multiple sources regarding workplace violence statistics and contributing factors.
  • It references reports from human resources managers and statistical data on worker assaults and fatalities.
  • The abstract also touches upon demographic data related to perpetrators of workplace violence.

Main Results:

  • Workplace violence occurs frequently, impacting approximately one million workers each year.
  • The healthcare sector experiences a significant portion of these violent incidents.
  • Women are identified as perpetrators in nearly one-fourth of threats or attacks.

Conclusions:

  • Effective prevention of workplace violence hinges on addressing anger and identifying/managing suspicious behaviors before they escalate.
  • Proactive intervention strategies are crucial for mitigating risks in high-incidence environments like healthcare.
  • A comprehensive approach involving behavioral recognition and anger management is essential for a safer work environment.

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