Psychosocial precursors and physical consequences of workplace violence towards nurses: A longitudinal examination with naturally occurring groups in hospital settings

Yang, Liu; Spector, Paul E.; Chang, Chu Hsiang; Gallant-Roman, Mary A.; Powell, Julie M.

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2012.03.006

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“…Using only the survey method induces risk of single source bias, however, this approach is consistent with studies on workplace violence and prevention climates (Gimeno et al, 2012;Kessler et al, 2008;Lipscomb et al, 2012;Spector et al, 2007;Yang et al, 2012). Future studies may further explore our findings by use of interviews and intervention designs.…”

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confidence: 76%

“…The above studies on violence prevention climate are limited due to the use of cross-sectional designs, questionable heterogeneity, and lack of adequate information about response rates. However, one longitudinal survey on violence prevention climate has been conducted (Yang, Spector, Chang, Gallant-Roman, & Powell, 2012). This study found that only the dimension of "Pressure for unsafe practice" was related to risk of being exposed to physical violence over 6 months (OR = 1.69).…”

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confidence: 87%

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Effects of Violence Prevention Behavior on Exposure to Workplace Violence and Threats: A Follow-Up Study

Gadegaard

Andersen

Høgh

2015

J Interpers Violence

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This longitudinal study investigates the relationship between prevention behaviors, that is, enacted violence prevention policies, and exposure to workplace violence and threats across four different high risk work sectors: psychiatry, special schools, eldercare, and the prison and probation services. Logistic regression analysis of a 1-year follow-up sample of 3.016 employees from these four sectors shows that prevention behaviors are significantly and negatively associated with self-reported exposure to workplace violence and threats-in the prison and probation services, eldercare, and in psychiatry, while no significant associations are found for special schools. The results therefore show clear sector differences with regard to the preventive effect of violence prevention behaviors. Furthermore, this multisector comparison suggests that prevention behaviors are more effective in relation to a moderate frequency of violence and threats, and that only top management prevention behavior can prevent very frequent incidents (odds ratio [ OR] = 0.58). This study contributes to the literature by use of a longitudinal design and acceptable response rates, while also simultaneously investigating several high risk sectors. The results imply that when managing workplace violence in high risk areas of human service work, there should be emphasis on the use of violence prevention behaviors from top management, supervisor, and among coworkers. However, type of sector and the frequency of workplace violence should be analyzed to evaluate the potential impact of prevention behaviors.

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Section: Strengths and Limitationssupporting

confidence: 76%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 87%

Effects of Violence Prevention Behavior on Exposure to Workplace Violence and Threats: A Follow-Up Study

Gadegaard

Andersen

Høgh

2015

J Interpers Violence

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“…For the associated factors, we found that WPV was the strongest factor contributed MSDs (OR= 2.01; 95% CI: 1.42 to 2.83), which is similar with study in U.S., 2011 -2014. [10][11][12][13] These ratios were higher than that 95% CI = 95% confidence interval; MSD = musculoskeletal disorders; Unadjusted OR = Odds ratio obtained from using simple logistic regression Original Article found in a study among health personnel in two hospitals in U.S., which reported prevalences ratio, PR, of non-physical WPV 1.43 (95% CI: 1.11 to 1.82). This high association might be due to the different definition of having WPV and of MSDs.…”

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confidence: 77%

“…8 Studies in Western countries reported that highly demands at work increased MSDs (OR = 12.0). 9 Experiencing workplace violence induced the risk of MSDs (prevalences ratio = 1.43 and 2.7), [10][11][12][13] workplace factors and health factors were also counted as related factors.…”

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confidence: 99%

Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Disorders among Registered Nurses: Evidence from the Thai Nurse Cohort Study

Thinkhamrop

Laohasiriwong

2017

Kathmandu Univ. Med. J.

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BackgroundHealth, safety, and well being have been known to be influenced by occupational characteristics. Nurses constantly encounter musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) from work demands worldwide. Nevertheless, there is insufficient of knowledge regarding causes of musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in Thailand. ObjectiveTo investigate factors associated with musculoskeletal disorder among registered nurses in Thailand. MethodThis study is part of the 2009 Thai Nurse Cohort Study which consisted of 18,756 nationally representative sample of registered nurses. Data collection was performed via postal self-administered questionnaires. Manifesting musculoskeletal disorders was self-reported by registered nurses, 1,070 nurses were excluded since they were unemployed during previous 12 months. Multiple logistic regression was used for data analysis. ResultOf 17,686 registered nurses, the overall 12 months prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was 47.8%. It was found that workplace violence was the strongest factor which statistically significant associated with musculoskeletal disorders (adjusted odds ratio, OR, 2.01; 95% confidence interval, 95% CI, 1.42 to 2.83; P < 0.001), anxiety/depression (OR = 1.96: 95% CI: 1.78 to 2.15; P < 0.001), perceiving job required a lot of physical effort (OR = 1.69; 95% CI: 1.52 to 1.87; P < 0.001), every 10 years increased of age (OR = 1.40; 95% CI: 1.22 to 1.62; P < 0.001), overweight (OR = 1.39; 95% CI: 1.01 to 1.52; P = 0.015). ConclusionRegistered nurses were most vulnerable of musculoskeletal disorders especially those who experienced workplace violence, anxiety/depression, strenuous work, older age, and overweight. Consequently, recommending safety practices to nurses should be considered for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) prevention by ergonomics and workplace design.

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“…A longitudinal study of 176 nurses from two American hospitals revealed the effects of exposure to physical violence on health in the form of somatic symptoms and musculoskeletal injury (25) . Another pointed out that the violence suffered by hospital workers can lead to increased use of psychotropic drugs, particularly antidepressants, but also anxiolytic (26) .…”

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confidence: 99%

Violence, Burnout and Minor Psychiatric Disorders in Hospital Work

Pai

Lautert

Souza

et al. 2015

Rev. esc. enferm. USP

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Objective: Identifying the violence suffered by the health team workers and their association with Burnout and minor psychiatric disorders. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 269 health team professionals of a public hospital in southern Brazil. Data were collected through the use of the Survey Questionnaire: Workplace Violence in the Health Sector, Maslach Inventory Burnout and Self-Report Questionnaire. Results: Workplace violence struck 63.2% of workers, prevailing mostly in women (p = 0.001), among nursing auxiliaries/technicians (p=0.014) and was associated with minor psychiatric disorders (p<0.05), as exposure to different forms of violence increased the chances of these disorders by 60% (CI 95%: 1.2-2.1). The three Burnout dimensions were also associated to violence at work (p<0.05). Conclusion: Health workers experience violence in the workplace and this exposure is associated with Burnout symptoms and minor psychiatric disorders. DeSCRipToRSWorkplace Violence; Occupational Health; Health Manpower; Nursing Staff.Violence, burnout and minor psychiatric disorders in hospital work * Violência, burnout e transtornos psíquicos menores no trabalho hospitalar Violencia, burnout y trastornos psíquicos menores en el trabajo hospitalario

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Psychosocial precursors and physical consequences of workplace violence towards nurses: A longitudinal examination with naturally occurring groups in hospital settings

Cited by 92 publications

References 56 publications

Effects of Violence Prevention Behavior on Exposure to Workplace Violence and Threats: A Follow-Up Study

Effects of Violence Prevention Behavior on Exposure to Workplace Violence and Threats: A Follow-Up Study

Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Disorders among Registered Nurses: Evidence from the Thai Nurse Cohort Study

Violence, Burnout and Minor Psychiatric Disorders in Hospital Work

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