1999
DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7489(99)00046-2
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Supporting nursing staff exposed to violence at work

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“…It has been reported that emotional violence is a source of stress that has become an occupational deterrent for nurses in both the public and private sector. [22,23] Sexual violence is a continuous problem in the workplace. However, this type of violence is known to be under reported, as it is a sensitive subject that is considered taboo, and the victim is at risk to be stigmatized.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It has been reported that emotional violence is a source of stress that has become an occupational deterrent for nurses in both the public and private sector. [22,23] Sexual violence is a continuous problem in the workplace. However, this type of violence is known to be under reported, as it is a sensitive subject that is considered taboo, and the victim is at risk to be stigmatized.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, it is meaningful to create a supportive atmosphere to encourage staff to report, and to give consolation to victims. In accordance with the Paterson's review: because we cannot prevent all violence, we consequently have to provide the best support possible to the victims 25) . Although the role of psychological debriefing to prevent PTSD has been controversial 26) , giving victims a way to talk and express their emotion was encouraged in this study as all victims alleged that the interview was helpful to them.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 75%
“…Em geral os trabalhadores que sofreram violência relatam conseqüências físicas, emocionais, pessoais e profissionais, podendo variar desde fraturas e tensão muscular (19) , à sentimento de baixa auto-estima (16) , depressão, ansiedade, falta de motivação, fadiga, irritabilidade, distúrbios de sono e alimentação (25) . Em se tratando do assédio moral as conseqüências específicas para a saúde do trabalhador também são gravíssimas, sendo freqüentes os seguintes sintomas: estresse, ansiedade, depressão (que, na maioria dos casos é severa e pode levar a suicídio ou tentativa de suicídio), distúrbios psicossomáticos (aumento de peso, emagrecimento intenso, distúrbios endocrinógicos, distúrbios digestivos, crises de hipertensão entre outros) (9) .…”
Section: Conseqüências Da Violênciaunclassified
“…Outros estudos relatam como conseqüência do assédio sexual a raiva, desgosto, constrangimento, nervosismo, humilhação, vergonha, demonstrando que o assédio sexual pode ser prejudicial para estas trabalhadoras (11) . A violência também causa prejuízo para a instituição empregadora, pois sofrer violência aumenta a indisposição e o absenteísmo no trabalho (25) ; os trabalhadores que sofreram agressão evitam o contato com o paciente, o que prejudica a qualidade da assistência; alguns mudam de emprego (rotatividade), além da perda de produtividade dos trabalhadores que gera custos financeiros para a instituição (20) .…”
Section: Conseqüências Da Violênciaunclassified