Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Concept Videos

Aggression01:47

Aggression

28.6K
Humans engage in aggression when they seek to cause harm or pain to another person. Aggression takes two forms depending on one’s motives: hostile or instrumental. Hostile aggression is motivated by feelings of anger with intent to cause pain; a fight in a bar with a stranger is an example of hostile aggression. In contrast, instrumental aggression is motivated by achieving a goal and does not necessarily involve intent to cause pain (Berkowitz, 1993); a contract killer who murders for...
28.6K
Ethical Dilemmas II01:30

Ethical Dilemmas II

1.6K
Resolving an ethical dilemma in healthcare involves a systematic approach that considers every aspect of the issue, respecting both the patient's needs and values and the healthcare professional's ethical obligations. Here are potential steps to resolve an ethical dilemma:
1.6K
Obedience01:08

Obedience

33.5K
According to obedience research, we may harm others under the forceful pressures of an authority figure (Milgram, 1974). How about if the inappropriate orders were delivered with less force? The increasing interdependence between nurses and physicians compelled Hofling and his colleagues to explore nurses’ reactions to a potentially harmful medical request made by the perceived authority figure, the doctor (Hofling, Brotzman, Dalrymple, Graves, & Pierce, 1966). In this situation,...
33.5K
Ethical Issues01:27

Ethical Issues

1.4K
Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical issues can lead to inadequate patient care, compromised therapeutic relationships, and moral distress among healthcare workers.
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
1.4K
Torts II01:13

Torts II

743
Intentional torts in healthcare refer to deliberate actions that cause harm or infringe on the rights of others. Understanding these torts is crucial for healthcare professionals to avoid legal liabilities and maintain ethical standards in patient care.
743
Techniques of Therapeutic Communication II: Focusing, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing01:23

Techniques of Therapeutic Communication II: Focusing, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

9.8K
Focusing involves centering a conversation on a message's critical elements or concepts. Focusing is valuable if the talk is vague or patients begin to repeat themselves. Sometimes, when patients are asked about their symptoms, they may go off-topic and try to tell their entire life story. Respectfully, the nurse should bring the conversation back into focus.
This therapeutic technique can also be used when a patient brings up pertinent information during a health-related conversation. The...
9.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same journal

The evolution of the PA profession in Switzerland.

JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants·2026
Same journal

Use of dermoscopy and its association with skin lesion evaluation confidence among PAs in the United States.

JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants·2026
Same journal

Diabetic myonecrosis.

JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants·2026
Same journal

Acute coronary syndrome during active infusion of andexanet alfa.

JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants·2026
Same journal

Empowering PAs in health care: Unlocking the potential of implementation science.

JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants·2026
Same journal

The surgeon's tale.

JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants·2026
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 22, 2025

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress
09:12

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

Published on: July 4, 2013

71.6K

Defusing aggressive behavior in the healthcare setting.

Kerry Homotoff1

  • 1Kerry Homotoff practices in the ED at the Veterans Administration Healthcare System in Long Beach, Calif. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

JAAPA : Official Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
|August 27, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Healthcare professionals face high rates of workplace violence, often without adequate training. This article offers simple interventions to identify, manage, and de-escalate aggression, aiming to improve clinician well-being.

More Related Videos

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
09:52

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide

Published on: January 15, 2017

17.4K
Setup and Execution Of the Blindfolded Code Training Exercise
05:25

Setup and Execution Of the Blindfolded Code Training Exercise

Published on: March 29, 2019

9.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 22, 2025

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress
09:12

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

Published on: July 4, 2013

71.6K
Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
09:52

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide

Published on: January 15, 2017

17.4K
Setup and Execution Of the Blindfolded Code Training Exercise
05:25

Setup and Execution Of the Blindfolded Code Training Exercise

Published on: March 29, 2019

9.6K

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Occupational Safety

Background:

  • Workplace violence affects up to 80% of healthcare professionals, especially in emergency medicine.
  • Inadequate training for handling aggressive incidents is common among clinicians.
  • Workplace violence contributes to burnout, job dissatisfaction, and mental health challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe methods for identifying and managing aggression and violence in healthcare settings.
  • To provide simple interventions for de-escalating aggressive behaviors.
  • To support healthcare professionals in managing challenging workplace situations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common triggers for aggression in healthcare.
  • Description of verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques.
  • Guidance on environmental and systemic approaches to violence prevention.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key indicators of escalating aggression.
  • Demonstration of effective de-escalation strategies.
  • Emphasis on early intervention to prevent violent episodes.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of workplace aggression is crucial for healthcare professional safety and well-being.
  • Simple de-escalation techniques can significantly reduce the impact of aggressive behaviors.
  • Training in violence management is essential for emergency medicine and other high-risk healthcare environments.