2010
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03361.x
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Factors associated with patient and visitor violence experienced by nurses in general hospitals in Switzerland: a cross‐sectional survey

Abstract: To prevent patient and visitor violence, Swiss general hospitals should take into consideration the risk factors associated with patient and visitor violence. Existing policies, procedures and staff education should be improved on.

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“…간호사의 대부분이 여성이어 서 성별에 따른 폭력을 비교하기 어려운 경우도 있으나 [12], 성별에 따른 차이 유무에 대한 다양한 연구결과가 보고되고 있다 [21][22][23][24][25]. 여성에 대한 폭력은 심각한 사회적 문제로서, 성 별에 기반한 권력관계와 성적인 특성, 자아정체성의 영향을 받는 복합적인 현상으로 파악되고 있다 [2,5].…”
Section: 관계 갈등에 초점을 두고 동료간호사들로부터 발생할 수 있는 폭력에 대한 연구에서는 신체적 위협보다는 주로 간unclassified
“…간호사의 대부분이 여성이어 서 성별에 따른 폭력을 비교하기 어려운 경우도 있으나 [12], 성별에 따른 차이 유무에 대한 다양한 연구결과가 보고되고 있다 [21][22][23][24][25]. 여성에 대한 폭력은 심각한 사회적 문제로서, 성 별에 기반한 권력관계와 성적인 특성, 자아정체성의 영향을 받는 복합적인 현상으로 파악되고 있다 [2,5].…”
Section: 관계 갈등에 초점을 두고 동료간호사들로부터 발생할 수 있는 폭력에 대한 연구에서는 신체적 위협보다는 주로 간unclassified
“…Nurses victims of physical violence and verbal abuse also reported fatigue, headaches, sleeping problems, fear, anxiety, and gastralgia (4) , which are predominant expressions of workplace violence in several studies (3)(4)8) . Also, psychological workplace violence experienced by Brazilian female nurses was assessed, confirming that high rates of aggression caused mental and physical disorders, loneliness, irritability, anger, sadness, low self-esteem, and crying; these last five consequences are also identified in low rates of aggression (9) .…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Analysis of violence suffered by nurses who worked in the emergency room, intensive care unit, and in Psychiatry units in Turkey has identified that most nurses (60.8%) have been exposed to verbal and/or physical violence from patients, visitors or health workers (2) . A study (3) making further analysis of patient and visitor violence against nurses in swiss hospitals showed that 95% of nurses have experienced violence during their careers, 72% experienced verbal abuse, and 42% physical violence in the past 12 months. Factors such as emotional manifestations arising from health problems and pain, psychiatric disorders, alcohol and other substances abuse may influence people's behavior and make them verbally and physically violent (1) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Annual rates of physical aggression towards health care workers range from a low of 3.1% (14), to higher (35-71%) levels (15)(16)(17)(18). Non-physical aggression rates are even more difficult to evaluate; assessments range from 38% to 90% in a one-year period (14,(19)(20)(21)(22)(23).…”
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confidence: 99%