Workplace Violence and Worker Well-Being: A Preliminary Cross-Sectional Study
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|September 23, 2024
Summary
Workplace violence is common in home health and long-term care facilities, negatively impacting healthcare worker well-being. Addressing workplace violence is crucial for improving job satisfaction and reducing burnout.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Management
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Workplace violence (WPV) is a significant concern in healthcare settings.
- Home health care and long-term care facilities (LTCFs) present unique challenges for worker safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of WPV in home health care and LTCFs.
- To examine the association between WPV and healthcare worker well-being.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was administered to healthcare workers.
- Data collected included WPV experiences, job satisfaction, life satisfaction, work-related rumination, work/family conflict, burnout, and turnover intention.
Main Results:
- Verbal abuse by patients was the most frequent form of WPV reported.
- Workers experiencing WPV reported higher levels of burnout and lower job and life satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- WPV is a prevalent issue in home health care and LTCFs.
- WPV significantly impacts healthcare worker well-being, affecting burnout and satisfaction.
- Interventions by facility managers to control WPV can improve employee well-being.
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