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Published on: February 16, 2011
Workplace violence against nurses: a narrative review.
Smita Kafle1, Swosti Paudel2, Anisha Thapaliya3
1Fayetteville State University School of Nursing, Fayetteville, NC, 28301, USA.
Workplace violence (WPV) against nurses negatively impacts job satisfaction and increases turnover. Addressing WPV through education and reporting is crucial for nursing well-being and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Occupational Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Workplace violence (WPV) against nurses encompasses physical, sexual, or psychological harm from patients or visitors.
- WPV is linked to decreased job satisfaction, burnout, emotional distress, and increased staff turnover.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept, prevalence, and consequences of WPV against nurses.
- To examine the influence of WPV on nursing practice and identify prevention strategies.
Main Methods:
- This study is a narrative review.
- It synthesizes existing literature on WPV in nursing.
Main Results:
- WPV negatively impacts nurses' well-being and professional lives.
- It is often overlooked and underreported, despite its prevalence.
Conclusions:
- WPV is unacceptable and has severe repercussions for nurses and patient care.
- Educating nurses on policies and encouraging reporting are vital for prevention.
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