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The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress

Published on: July 4, 2013

Aggression in clinical settings: nurses' views - a follow-up study.

Gerald A Farrell¹

¹Senior Lecturer, Tasmanian School of Nursing, University of Tasmania, PO Box 1214, Launceston 7250, Australia.

Journal of Advanced Nursing

|August 11, 2017

Summary

Nurses are more concerned about aggression from colleagues than other sources, identifying it as a significant workplace stressor. Following incidents, they discuss issues with peers rather than formal channels.

Keywords:

aggression interpersonal conflict nurses nursing

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The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress

Published on: July 4, 2013

Area of Science:

Nursing
Workplace Psychology
Healthcare Management

Background:

Workplace aggression is a recognized issue affecting healthcare professionals.
Previous research indicates interpersonal conflict is prevalent in nursing.
Understanding nurses' perceptions is crucial for addressing workplace aggression.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate nurses' views on aggression in clinical settings.
To identify sources and impacts of workplace aggression on nurses.
To compare findings with previous qualitative research.

Main Methods:

An empirical study was conducted with 270 nurses.
Data was collected from both public and private healthcare sectors.
The study explored nurses' concerns, distress factors, and post-aggression communication patterns.

Main Results:

Nurses expressed greater concern about colleague aggression compared to other sources.
Aggression from colleagues is a major workplace distress factor for nurses.
Different clinical settings exhibit distinct aggression profiles.
Nurses predominantly discuss aggression incidents with colleagues and friends, not HR or unions.

Conclusions:

Colleague aggression is a significant concern for nurses across different healthcare sectors.
Workplace aggression contributes substantially to distress among nursing staff.
Current support systems may not be effectively utilized by nurses post-aggression incidents.