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Caring Knowledge as a Strategy to Mitigate Violence against Nurses: A Discussion Paper
Sara Brune1,2, Laura Killam1,3, Pilar Camargo-Plazas1
1School of Nursing, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|May 11, 2023
Summary
Violence against nurses is a global epidemic, impacting well-being and retention. Implementing caring knowledge can mitigate these incidents, improving nurse-patient relationships and safety.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- Violence against nurses is a widespread and critical issue in healthcare.
- These incidents negatively affect nurses' physical and mental health, leading to burnout, absenteeism, and turnover.
- Addressing nurse safety is essential for maintaining the well-being of both healthcare professionals and patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define caring knowledge as a strategy to reduce violence against nurses.
- To analyze barriers to implementing caring knowledge in healthcare systems and education.
- To explore solutions for overcoming these implementation barriers.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of caring knowledge and its philosophical underpinnings.
- Examination of health system and educational barriers to the adoption of caring knowledge.
- Exploration of strategies to integrate caring knowledge into nursing practice and education.
Main Results:
- Caring knowledge, derived from the philosophy of care, offers a framework for mitigating violence.
- Significant barriers exist at both health system and educational levels hindering its implementation.
- Potential solutions involve systemic changes and educational reforms to foster caring knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Applying caring knowledge models to the nurse-patient relationship can reduce violence.
- This approach has the potential to enhance patient safety and increase satisfaction for nurses and patients.
- Prioritizing caring knowledge is crucial for a safer and more supportive healthcare environment.
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