Observational studyFrontiers in public health2025
Violence and harassment against healthcare workers: a psychological-clinical perspective on a survey in a Policlinic Hospital.
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- The Unseen Wounds of Intensive Care: A Mixed Methods Study of Nurses' Exposure to Violence.Nursing in critical care · 2026Article
- Burnout, PTSD, and Medical Error: The Medico-Legal Implications of the Mental Health Crisis Among Frontline Healthcare Professionals During COVID-19.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Assessing workplace violence in healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study in Italy.BMC health services research · 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
- Driving in emergency medical service settings: a cross-sectional study of clinical psychological factors and perceived stress in a sample of ambulance drivers.Frontiers in public health · 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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Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and psychological impact of workplace violence (WPV) among healthcare workers (HCWs) in a large university hospital in Southern Italy, and to identify occupational and demographic risk factors. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted from January to December 2023. A total of 997 HCWs voluntarily completed a validated, anonymous questionnaire based on the "Workplace Violence in the Health Sector" (WVHS) tool. The instrument assessed exposure to different types of WPV (physical, verbal, bullying, sexual and racial harassment) and its emotional and occupational consequences. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, linear regression and ANOVA ( Results: 27% of HCWs reported experiencing at least one form of WPV in the past 12 months. Verbal violence was the most common (85%), followed by bullying (26%). Nurses, resident doctors, younger workers, and those working night shifts were more frequently affected. Victims showed higher use of psychotropic drugs and psychotherapy ( Conclusion: WPV is highly prevalent and underreported in healthcare settings, with significant mental health repercussions. The findings highlight the need for preventive strategies, institutional support, and the key role of occupational physicians in early identification and intervention.
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