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Ann Longmore-Etheridge¹

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This study details a healthcare facility's training program for nurses on recognizing escalating visitor aggression and preventing abusive behaviors. It equips staff with essential skills for workplace safety.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Nursing Education
Workplace Safety

Background:

Healthcare settings face increasing challenges with visitor aggression.
Nurses require specialized training to manage and de-escalate aggressive visitor behaviors.
Existing protocols may not adequately address the nuances of visitor-to-staff abuse.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a training program designed to enhance nurses' ability to identify early signs of visitor aggression.
To outline strategies for nurses to effectively defend against abusive behaviors from visitors.
To improve the safety and well-being of nursing staff in patient care environments.

Main Methods:

Development and implementation of a targeted training curriculum for nursing staff.
Inclusion of modules on non-verbal cue recognition and verbal de-escalation techniques.
Role-playing scenarios simulating aggressive visitor interactions and defensive strategies.

Main Results:

Nurses reported increased confidence in identifying precursor behaviors to aggression.
Participants demonstrated improved proficiency in applying de-escalation tactics.
Post-training feedback indicated a perceived enhancement in personal safety during visitor interactions.

Conclusions:

The described training program is effective in equipping nurses with skills to manage visitor aggression.
Proactive training is crucial for mitigating risks associated with abusive visitor behaviors in healthcare.
Implementing such programs can contribute to a safer and more supportive work environment for nurses.