Workplace Violence in Healthcare : An Emerging Occupational Hazard

Ubaidi, Basem Al

doi:10.12816/0047466

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“…24 Therefore, reporting violent events is an essential element to plan for future effective preventive methods. 25 The lack of staff training in handling aggressive behavior and the absence of a system/process for violence prevention could be related to underreported events. 26 A study conducted in Saudi Arabia found that the reasons for the lack of violence reporting among nurses were the inadequate reporting procedures, mistrust of the reporting system, and a lack of belief in the effectiveness of the violence prevention system.…”

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“…17 These alarming findings from both national and international studies emphasize the urgent need for preventive measures and strict policies to prevent violent behaviour. 21,25,27 By applying such measures, healthcare providers will feel safe in the workplace in order to effectively perform their duties and provide high-quality healthcare. 21,25 The culture of acceptance of patients'/relatives' aggressive behavior is widespread among healthcare workers, though it should not be accepted unless the violence was unintentional.…”

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“…21,25,27 By applying such measures, healthcare providers will feel safe in the workplace in order to effectively perform their duties and provide high-quality healthcare. 21,25 The culture of acceptance of patients'/relatives' aggressive behavior is widespread among healthcare workers, though it should not be accepted unless the violence was unintentional. 25,28 Violence against healthcare providers has been neglected and underestimated for a long time.…”

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“…21,25 The culture of acceptance of patients'/relatives' aggressive behavior is widespread among healthcare workers, though it should not be accepted unless the violence was unintentional. 25,28 Violence against healthcare providers has been neglected and underestimated for a long time. However, currently, this occupational hazard is receiving wide attention.…”

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<p>The Awareness of Violence Reporting System Among Healthcare Providers and the Impact of New Ministry of Health Violence Penalties in Saudi Arabia</p>

Towhari¹,

Bugis

2020

RMHP

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Healthcare professionals are one of the most vulnerable groups subjected to verbal and physical violence daily while carrying out their duties; such violence is a worldwide concern. This study aimed to explore the awareness of a violence reporting system among healthcare providers and the impact of the new Ministry of Health (MOH) violence regulations at one of the Eastern Region hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to February 2020. The study included 210 healthcare providers from different specialties working in critical care units. A sample of 137 healthcare providers was selected randomly, and a self-administered questionnaire was distributed accordingly. Results: In this study, 31.4% of participants were not aware of whether they had a specific system for reporting violent incidents, while 68.6% had no training on these systems. Experiences of violence among the staff decreased from 78.6% before the MOH regulations to almost 20% after the MOH regulations. Conclusion: The majority of victims did not report incidents because there is a lack of system privacy, and the workers felt that the incidents of violence were a part of their daily jobs. In addition, this study revealed that the majority of healthcare workers did not receive training on the reporting system, which explains their lack of knowledge about the formal reporting system. Finally, the MOH initiative and penalties for controlling workplace violence have resulted in a significant drop in the prevalence of violence among healthcare workers.

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confidence: 99%

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<p>The Awareness of Violence Reporting System Among Healthcare Providers and the Impact of New Ministry of Health Violence Penalties in Saudi Arabia</p>

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Bugis

2020

RMHP

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“…Unfortunately, the incidence of violence is rising in healthcare settings. (4) Doctors play a key role in the healthcare, so it is essential to study the prevalence and forms of their exposure to WPV. (5) WPV is an important emerging public health issue that has attracted community concern.…”

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Workplace Violence: Effects on Job Performance and Coping Strategies among Physicians

Ali

Zayed

Atlam

2020

Journal of High Institute of Public Health

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Background & Objective(s): Workplace violence, an occupational hazard in the healthcare setting, can lead to a variety of adverse consequences for its victims, including physical and psychological ones. It can also bring job strain, job dissatisfaction, and job turnover for health workers. Further, it has also been found that workplace violence influences aspects of employee work status, such as job performance. This study investigated workplace violence, its effects on job performance, and coping strategies among physicians in the city of Tanta, Egypt. Methods: For this cross-sectional study, 422 physicians were recruited using a random-cluster sampling technique. For every participant, personal and occupational data, coping strategies against workplace violence, and responses to the workplace violence questionnaire and the job performance scale (JPS) were collected by a self-administered questionnaire. Results: Among the study participants, 56.4% have been exposed to workplace violence, and 79.4% of them have reported that they felt unsafe at work. The majority (85.8%) stated that there were inadequate measures for their protection while working. The respondents' average score on the JPS among physicians exposed to work-related violence was significantly lower, compared to that of nonexposed (22 ± 3.62 and 24.01 ± 3.88, respectively) (p = 0.003). The most commonly adopted strategy for coping with workplace-related violence was telling one's colleagues (60.1%) at an individual level and reporting to the administration (36.1%) at the organizational level. Conclusion: A large proportion of physicians in Egypt may be exposed to workplace violence. Although many coping strategies can be adopted against workplace violence, this problem still requires a multidisciplinary approach and community support.

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Aggressive Behavior and Psychiatric Inpatients: a Narrative Review of the Literature with a Focus on the European Experience

Caruso

Antenora

Riba

et al. 2021

Curr Psychiatry Rep

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Purpose of Review We summarized peer-reviewed literature on aggressive episodes perpetrated by adult patients admitted to general hospital units, especially psychiatry or emergency services. We examined the main factors associated with aggressive behaviors in the hospital setting, with a special focus on the European experience. Recent Findings A number of variables, including individual, historical, and contextual variables, are significant risk factors for aggression among hospitalized people. Drug abuse can be considered a trans-dimensional variable which deserves particular attention. Summary Although mental health disorders represent a significant component in the risk of aggression, there are many factors including drug abuse, past history of physically aggressive behavior, childhood abuse, social and cultural patterns, relational factors, and contextual variables that can increase the risk of overt aggressive behavior in the general hospital. This review highlights the need to undertake initiatives aimed to enhance understanding, prevention, and management of violence in general hospital settings across Europe.

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Workplace Violence in Healthcare : An Emerging Occupational Hazard

Cited by 9 publications

References 22 publications

<p>The Awareness of Violence Reporting System Among Healthcare Providers and the Impact of New Ministry of Health Violence Penalties in Saudi Arabia</p>

<p>The Awareness of Violence Reporting System Among Healthcare Providers and the Impact of New Ministry of Health Violence Penalties in Saudi Arabia</p>

Workplace Violence: Effects on Job Performance and Coping Strategies among Physicians

Aggressive Behavior and Psychiatric Inpatients: a Narrative Review of the Literature with a Focus on the European Experience

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