Workplace violence towards emergency nurses: A cross-sectional multicenter study

Alsharari, Abdalkarem F.; Abu-Snieneh, Hana Mohammad; Abuadas, Fuad H.; Elsabagh, Nahed ELnabawy; Althobaity, Abdulellah; Alshammari, Farhan; Alshmemri, Mohammed S.; Aroury, Ammar M.; Alkhadam, Arab Q.; Alatawi, Suliman S.

doi:10.1016/j.auec.2021.01.004

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“…The investigation has shown that the prevalence of any type of WPV, physical violence, and nonphysical violence in a large sample of Chinese ED nurses were 79.39%, 39.65%, and 78.38% respectively. And the reported prevalence was higher than Italian [ 22 ], Egypt [ 23 ] and Jordan [ 24 ], but was lower than Oman [ 25 ], Saudi Arabia [ 26 ] and Pakistan [ 27 ], which indicates a relatively high level of WPV against ED nurses in China. This high level of workplace violence, especially physical violence, may cause tremendous injuries to ED nurses, and indicates a lack of security guards and preventive measures, that need to improve [ 28 ].…”

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Workplace Violence Against Emergency Department Nurses in China

Lei¹,

Yan²,

Jiang

et al. 2022

Int J Public Health

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Objectives: We aim to find out the prevalence, characteristics, and predictors of workplace violence (WPV) against current Chinese emergency department (ED) nurses.Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 20,136 ED nurses was conducted in 31 provinces in China between July and September 2019. Descriptive analyses were used to examine the prevalence and characteristics of WPV. Chi-square analysis and Binary logistic regression analysis were used to identify the predictors of WPV.Results: During the past 12 months, there are 79.39% of ED nurses exposed to any type of WPV, including 78.38% and 39.65% exposed to nonphysical and physical violence, respectively. Binary logistic regression analysis shows that ED nurses who were male, had bachelor’s degrees, had average monthly salary between 5,001 and 12,000, worked in central China, had higher professional titles, were more experienced, arranging shift work, and had higher work stress were more likely to experience WPV.Conclusion: A relatively high prevalence of WPV against Chinese ED nurses has been revealed in this study. The characteristics and predictors of WPV remind us to take positive measures to reduce WPV.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Workplace Violence Against Emergency Department Nurses in China

Lei¹,

Yan²,

Jiang

et al. 2022

Int J Public Health

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“…In addition, the questionnaire was pretested only by a small group of people. Although their responses could not be extrapolated collectively, to other regions of Switzerland or Europe, recent studies [4][5][6][7]36,37,[40][41][42] show that workplace violence is a transversal phenomenon and that there are many similarities in the violence against healthcare providers worldwide. However, the high overall response rate, the quality of replies, and the analysis of qualitative data (by grouping of open questions, and of those with similar categorization) are strengths of this study, which remains the only one of its type to be conducted in Switzerland and one of the first in Europe.…”

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Self-Reported Violence Experienced by Swiss Prehospital Emergency Care Providers

Savoy

Carron

Romain-Glassey

et al. 2021

Emergency Medicine International

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Background. Workplace violence is a serious and increasing problem in health care. Nevertheless, only few studies were carried out concerning this topic and then mainly in English-speaking countries. The objectives were to describe the acts of violence experienced by prehospital emergency care providers (PECPs) in the western part of Switzerland between January and December 2016 and to assess the consequences for subsequent PECPs behaviors. Methods. An observational cross-sectional study, carried out using an online survey, has been sent to all 416 PECPs in the Canton of Vaud, in the western, French-speaking, part of Switzerland. The survey contained items of demographic data and items to assess the type and consequence of violence sustained. This was classified as five types: verbal assault, intimidation, physical assault, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. Results. 273 (65.6%) PECPs participated in the survey. During 2016, workplace violence was reported by 229 survey participants (83.9%). Most declared to be the victim of such violence between one and three times during the year. In all cases of violence described, the patient and/or a relative initiated aggressive behavior in 96% of cases. Verbal assaults were the most common (99.2% of all acts), followed by intimidation (72.8%), physical assault (69.6%), and sexual harassment (16.3%). Concerning physical assault, PECPs were predominantly victims of spitting and/or jostling (50%). After a violent event, in 50% of cases, the PECPs modified their behavior owing to the experience of workplace violence; 82% now wear protective vests, and 16% carry weapons for self-defense, such as pepper sprays. Seventy-five percent changed their intervention strategies, acting more carefully and using verbal de-escalation techniques or physical restraints for violent patients. Conclusions. Workplace violence is frequent and has significant consequences for PECPs. In order to increase their own security, they increased their protection. These results illustrate their feelings of insecurity, which may have deleterious effects on work satisfaction and motivation. Trial Registration. Our article does not report the results of a health care intervention on human participants.

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“…Recently, this occupational risk has significantly increased in terms of frequency and severity (Singh, 2017; Alsharari et al , 2021; Brunero et al , 2021; Somani et al , 2021) and has been exacerbated by the health crisis caused by the Corona Virus pandemic, in which healthcare workers are confronted with a large number of patients (Ramacciati and Giusti, 2020; Bhattacharjee, 2021).…”

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An exploratory study on the prevalence of workplace violence: the case of Algerian hospitals

Heddar

Djebabra

Saadi

2022

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PurposeWorkplace violence is a universal phenomenon that is constantly increasing. In this regard, this study aims to investigate the prevalence of violence committed against Algerian health professionals.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional survey, based on an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire, was conducted in healthcare settings of eastern Algeria (where 144 respondents participated in this study). Besides, socio-demographic characteristics and data related to violence, including its prevalence, different forms, perpetrators, reporting and the way it is handled, were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.FindingsHalf of the respondents were victims of violence. More specifically, 90.1% of them were verbally abused. Compared to physical violence, verbal violence was significantly perpetrated against women and young health professionals (p < 0.05). However, nurses and those with less than or equal to five years of work experience were the most vulnerable to both types of violence (p < 0.05). Moreover, the main perpetrators were the patients' relatives (70%) followed by the patients themselves (51.4%). In terms of risk treatment, aggressors were verbally warned (60%). For violence reporting, 31% of the respondents observe such a fact as not being important. Finally, 65.7% of the participants reported that their employers had provided them with security measures (guards).Originality/valueThis is the first study conducted in Algeria that examines the prevalence of violence and its relationship with socio-demographic characteristics. Authorities must react effectively to solve this problem by implementing preventive and anticipatory strategies.

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Workplace violence towards emergency nurses: A cross-sectional multicenter study

Cited by 33 publications

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Workplace Violence Against Emergency Department Nurses in China

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Workplace Violence Against Emergency Department Nurses in China

Self-Reported Violence Experienced by Swiss Prehospital Emergency Care Providers

An exploratory study on the prevalence of workplace violence: the case of Algerian hospitals

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