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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Ethics
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Medical Criminology

Background:

  • Patient abuse and homicide by healthcare providers are rare but severe ethical breaches.
  • Understanding the motivations behind these actions is crucial for patient safety and healthcare system integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the underlying factors contributing to nurses committing patient abuse or homicide.
  • To investigate the psychological and systemic reasons that make these extreme behaviors difficult to understand.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of case studies involving nurses who committed patient abuse or homicide.
  • Literature review of psychological profiles and contributing environmental factors.

Main Results:

  • Findings suggest a multifactorial etiology, including individual psychological vulnerabilities, workplace stressors, and systemic failures in oversight.
  • Analysis indicates that a combination of personality disorders, burnout, and perceived lack of consequences can contribute to such extreme actions.

Conclusions:

  • Preventing patient abuse and homicide requires a comprehensive approach addressing individual nurse well-being, robust institutional support, and effective regulatory measures.
  • Further research is needed to develop targeted interventions for nurses at risk and to improve early detection of concerning behaviors.