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Brodie Paterson1, David Leadbetter2, Vaughan Bowie3

  • 1Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Stirling.

Nursing Management (Harrow, London, England : 1994)
|October 5, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Healthcare violence against nurses is a recognized threat. While prevention is key, this study focuses on supporting healthcare workers after experiencing workplace violence, as elimination is not fully achievable.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Nursing Practice
  • Workplace Safety

Background:

  • Workplace violence in healthcare settings poses a significant risk to nursing staff welfare.
  • Existing strategies primarily emphasize violence prevention.
  • Complete elimination of healthcare workplace violence is not feasible.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and define the support needs of nurses and healthcare workers exposed to workplace violence.
  • To shift focus from solely prevention to include post-exposure support mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of reported incidents.
  • Review of existing support protocols.
  • Surveys on healthcare worker experiences with violence.

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Main Results:

  • Nurses and healthcare workers require comprehensive support systems following violent incidents.
  • Current support structures are often inadequate.
  • The impact of violence extends beyond immediate physical harm.

Conclusions:

  • Effective support for healthcare workers experiencing violence is crucial for their well-being and retention.
  • A dual approach of prevention and robust support is necessary.
  • Further research is needed to develop and implement evidence-based support interventions.