Emmerling SA, McGarvey JS, Burdette KS. Evaluating a Workplace Violence Management Program and Nurses' Confidence in Coping With Patient Aggression.
J Nurs Adm 2024;
54:160-166. [PMID:
38381570 DOI:
10.1097/nna.0000000000001402]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate nurse confidence in coping with patient aggression after implementing a workplace violence prevention program that includes management and postevent support.
BACKGROUND
Patient aggression toward nurses is increasing, leading many healthcare organizations to develop workplace violence prevention programs.
METHODS
This cross-sectional study was conducted at a large healthcare system in the Midwestern United States. Clinical nurses caring for adult patients across the care continuum ≥51% of the time were invited to participate.
RESULTS
In situ simulation plus standard training did not have a significant impact on confidence after controlling for the year education occurred; however, nurses completing training in 2022 had significantly higher confidence than nurses completing training in 2019. Use of the Violence Assessment Tool and participating in a post-control alert debriefing were also associated with significantly higher confidence.
CONCLUSION
Factors other than education may influence nurses' confidence in coping with patient aggression.
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