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[In Process Citation]
Michela Luciani1, Valentina Spedale, Monica Romanenghi
1Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata". michela.luciani@outlook.com.
La Medicina Del Lavoro
|May 31, 2016
Summary
Violence against nurses is common in Italian healthcare settings, with nearly half experiencing aggression. This highlights the urgent need for prevention strategies and support systems for healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Practice
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Workplace violence against healthcare professionals is a significant concern.
- Nurses are particularly vulnerable to various forms of aggression.
- Understanding the prevalence and nature of violence is crucial for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of violence experienced by nurses in a Northern Italian healthcare facility.
- To identify the perpetrators and characteristics of violent incidents.
- To assess the consequences of violence and help-seeking behaviors among nurses.
Main Methods:
- An observational, cross-sectional study design was employed.
- Anonymous data collection using a validated questionnaire.
- A stratified sample of 198 nurses from a major Italian hospital in Lombardy.
Main Results:
- 43% of nurses reported experiencing violence within the past year, averaging 4 aggressions each.
- Patients and relatives were the primary aggressors; verbal aggression also occurred among colleagues.
- Significant emotional, physical, and professional consequences were reported, with many victims not seeking formal help.
Conclusions:
- Violence, including horizontal violence, is prevalent in the studied healthcare workplaces.
- Implementing risk assessment, prevention measures, and specialized training is essential.
- Providing support for victims and establishing anonymous reporting systems are critical.
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