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Fiona Willer1,2, David Chua3, Lauren Ball3
1Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, Queensland, Australia f.willer@uq.edu.au.
Patient aggression towards general practice receptionists is frequent and routine, impacting staff well-being and clinic productivity. Evidence-based strategies and support are needed to improve workplace safety for these essential healthcare workers.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Primary Care
- Workplace Safety
Background:
- General practice receptionists are vital to healthcare delivery.
- They frequently experience patient incivility, hostility, abuse, and violence.
- This impacts staff well-being and clinic operations.
Conclusions:
- Patient aggression poses a significant workplace safety risk in general practices.
- This issue negatively affects the broader healthcare sector.
- Evidence-based interventions are crucial to enhance working conditions and well-being for reception staff.
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