Observational studyPloS one2023
The frequency of workplace violence against healthcare workers and affecting factors.
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- Preventing Violence against Healthcare Workers in Hospital Settings: A Systematic Review of Nonpharmacological Interventions.Journal of nursing management · 2023Pooled it
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- Assessment of violence against patients by healthcare providers at the point of service delivery in Sekyere south district.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Workplace violence against mental health professionals in Italy: a nationwide survey on prevalence and risk perception.European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience · 2026Article
- Prevalence and physicians' perception of workplace violence preventive measures in two Egyptian public hospitals.The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association · 2026Article
- Workplace violence and self-reported physical and mental health: a national cross-sectional study in Lebanon.Journal of global health · 2026Article
- Defining the Violence Victim Phenomenon: A Qualitative Study Among Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Specialists.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Relationships between professional value and workplace violence among healthcare workers: an empiricle study from China.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- The rising tide of workplace violence in the healthcare sector: a global scoping review of burden, determinants, and prevention strategies (2021-2025).Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Workplace violence against hospital personnel in Tunisia: prevalence, associated psychological and behavioral outcomes, and legal actions.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Prevalence and Characteristics of Workplace Violence Towards Healthcare Workers in Primary Healthcare Settings in Muscat, Oman.Sultan Qaboos University medical journal · 2026Article
- Risk Assessment of Workplace Violence Against Nurses: How Data Collection Methods Influence Results-A Swedish and Italian Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
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- Violence in Healthcare Workers Is Associated with Disordered Eating.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Gender Disparities in Workplace Violence Among Italian Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study.La Medicina del lavoro · 2025Observational
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- "Divergent Needs and the Empathy Gap": Exploring the Experience of Workplace Violence Against Nurses Employed in the Emergency Department.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Workplace Violence in Tertiary Hospitals: Unraveling Its Detrimental Effects on Healthcare Workers' Job Engagement.La Medicina del lavoro · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundWorkplace violence has become a global issue, especially among healthcare workers. This study aimed to determine the influencing factors and legal processes of workplace violence incidents, as well as the frequency of workplace violence in a tertiary hospital.
methodsThis observational, descriptive, retrospective frequency study was conducted between January 2020 and March 2022. This study examined the workplace violence records of 135 healthcare professionals at a tertiary hospital's Patient Rights and Employee Safety and Law departments. Factors affecting workplace violence were categorized as noncompliance with the procedure, communication, and dissatisfaction.
resultsWorkplace violence frequency was observed in the cumulative total of 10821 healthcare workers at 1.2%. In terms of workplace violence types, 71.9% were verbal and 28.1% were physical. In terms of exposure to workplace violence, doctors accounted for 62.3%, nurses for 20%, and medical secretaries for 7.4%. Most cases were observed in outpatient clinics (34.8%), followed by emergency departments (25.9%). Among the main reasons for workplace violence against healthcare workers, non-compliance with procedures (49.6%), communication (27.4%), and dissatisfaction (23.1%) were identified. Legal aid was provided to all notifications of workplace violence. 37.1% were not prosecuted, 55.5% were under investigation, 4.4% were accepted indictments, and 3.0% were punished by a judicial fine.
conclusionThis study can provide significant contributions to the formulation of workplace violence prevention policies and programs by analyzing white-code notifications for workplace violence frequency and preventable factors. Healthcare workers may have underreported workplace violence events due to the length of the proceedings and the perceived lack of protection from legal regulations.
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