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[Reflections on caregiver-initiated violence]
Margaux Bertram Corral1, Lucile Surcin1
1Cabinet Psya, Paroi Nord de la Grande Arche, 1, parvis de la Défense, 92044 Puteaux, France.
Soins; La Revue De Reference Infirmiere
|November 8, 2020
Summary
Healthcare professionals may commit abuse due to stress and burnout, though it is less documented than patient-to-provider violence. Understanding these factors is crucial for addressing the issue.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Healthcare Professional Well-being
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Patient-initiated violence against healthcare workers is frequently reported.
- Abuse perpetrated by healthcare professionals against patients is less commonly documented but does occur.
- Contributing factors include workplace stress, organizational constraints, and individual burnout.
Purpose of the Study:
- To acknowledge the existence of abuse by healthcare professionals.
- To explore the underlying factors contributing to such behavior.
- To encourage further documentation and research into this underreported issue.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on documented cases of healthcare professional abuse.
- Analysis of contributing factors such as stress, burnout, and organizational issues.
- Qualitative exploration of potential psychological and systemic influences.
Main Results:
- Acts of abuse by healthcare professionals, while infrequent, are a documented reality.
- Workplace stressors, personal suffering, and burnout are identified as significant contributing factors.
- Organizational constraints can exacerbate these issues, potentially leading to abusive behaviors.
Conclusions:
- The phenomenon of healthcare professional-initiated abuse requires greater attention and research.
- Addressing systemic issues like workplace stress and burnout is essential for prevention.
- Protecting patient safety necessitates understanding and mitigating risks associated with healthcare provider behavior.
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