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Bilgin A, Kovanci MS, Öcalan S. "Working in the emergency department is not a job; it's like a war" A narrative inquiry and interpretive phenomenology of the violence experienced by emergency nurses in Turkey. Int J Nurs Pract 2024; 30:e13225. [PMID: 38112041 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.13225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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AIMS This study aims to reveal the violent experiences of nurses working in the emergency department and the meanings they attribute to them. METHODS This research was conducted as narrative inquiry and interpretive phenomenology and recruited 15 nurses. Interviews with nurses actively working in the emergency department and who had been exposed to violence by patients or their relatives were conducted with a semi-structured interview form. The consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) checklist was used. RESULTS In the study, three themes were determined (1) Unpredictable event, (2) Interminable effects of violence, and (3) Like a bottomless pit. With seven sub-themes. CONCLUSIONS This study underlined that violence applied to nurses by patients or relatives of patients in the emergency department is an unexpected situation that causes negative emotions. Violence affects all aspects of life and limits communication with the patient. Coping with a violent situation is challenging for nurses, and they demand support from the management.
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- Aylin Bilgin
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Internal Medicine Nursing Department, Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Faculty of Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing Department, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing Department, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Dafny HA, Waheed N, Cabilan CJ, Johnston S, Pearson V, Adams AM, Phillips C, Brown S, McCloud C. Effectiveness of interventions for the prevention or management of workplace violence in student nurses during clinical placement: A systematic review. J Adv Nurs 2024. [PMID: 39078141 DOI: 10.1111/jan.16357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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AIM To systematically investigate the effectiveness of interventions for managing workplace violence experienced by registered nursing students during clinical placement. DESIGN A systematic review of experimental studies. METHODS The review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The key search concepts such as "Nursing students", "Education", "workplace violence", "clinical placement" and "clinical study" were inspected to identify relevant articles (Appendix A). Two independent reviewers completed screening, critical appraisal and data extraction. Due to heterogeneity among the included studies, results were synthesized narratively. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCOhost), Web of Science Core Collection (Clarivate Analytics), Scopus (Elsevier), Embase (Ovid), Cochrane CENTRAL, ERIC (ProQuest), ProQuest Central and ProQuest Social Science Premium Collection were searched from inception to 27th February 2023. RESULTS A total of 13 studies were included in this review. The predominant intervention for managing workplace violence experienced by registered nursing students during clinical placements was education. Approaches varied among studies and included didactic teaching, e-learning, role-playing and simulation practice. The included studies showed uncertain improvements in registered nursing students' confidence, coping skills, knowledge, competence and self-efficacy in dealing with workplace violence during clinical placements. Only one study assessed the incidence rate of workplace violence and found that a multi-faceted intervention involving both staff and students decreased the incidence. CONCLUSION Given the heterogeneity of educational interventions, the effect of interventions for managing workplace violence during students' clinical placement is uncertain. To address this gap, high-quality, proactive and combined interventions at both institutional and organizational levels are needed.
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- Hila Ariela Dafny
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- Mparntwe Centre for Evidence in Health, Flinders University: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- College of Nursing, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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- Work Health and Safety, Occupational Violence Prevention and Management, Work Health and Safety, Canberra Health Services, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- JBI, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Research Engagement Team, Flinders University, Library, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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Olasoji M, Henderson K, Hopkins L, Keppich-Arnold S, Joseph B. Views of Mental Health Nurses on Responding to Clinical Aggression on General Wards. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38867479 DOI: 10.1111/inm.13377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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The overall aim of this study was to explore the views of mental health nurses (MHNs) about their experience of responding to workplace violence (WPV) and aggression (code greys and blacks) within acute general wards. WPV continues to pose a significant source of challenge within healthcare settings despite several initiatives that have been trialled over the years. It has the potential to impact patient care and overall staff health and well-being. Nurses play a significant role in the management of WPV; hence, it is important to understand how they respond to and manage incidents of WPV. The study design was an explorative descriptive qualitative design. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews involving n = 10 MHNs working within a mental health consultation liaison team that responds to incidents of violence and aggression (codes grey and black) in acute general wards. Participants were recruited using a convenient sampling method. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. The findings of this study highlighted the following themes: (1) Patient care (subthemes: patient frustration with hospital processes, lack of time and resources); (2) Staffing skills and confidence (subthemes: lack of adequate training, inability to intervene early and communication skills); (3) Understanding patient behaviours (subthemes: it's a psychiatry problem and zero tolerance approach). The management of WPV within acute hospital settings needs to be given due attention by healthcare services. Although a number of organisations are developing measures and guidelines to manage WPV, there is still a gap in the ability of general nursing staff to properly manage such incidences. Proper attention needs to be taken to the training of staff.
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- Michael Olasoji
- Alfred Mental Health and Addictions, Alfred Health Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
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- Alfred Mental Health and Addictions, Alfred Health Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Alfred Mental Health and Addictions, Alfred Health Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Alfred Mental Health and Addictions, Alfred Health Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
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Dafny HA, McCloud C, Champion S, Pearson V, Hines S, Brown S, Phillips C, Waheed N, Cabilan CJ, Johnston S. Interventions to prevent or manage workplace violence against student nurses during clinical placement: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evid Synth 2024; 22:881-888. [PMID: 38126266 DOI: 10.11124/jbies-22-00441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this review is to investigate the effectiveness of workplace violence management or prevention interventions, including strategies, protocols, and policies, to address violence against, and provide support to, registered nursing students (RNS) following incidents of violence during clinical placement. INTRODUCTION Workplace violence is a global issue that affects victims' physical and mental health. RNS are especially vulnerable to workplace violence because of their limited work experience and confidence. These students often feel shocked and unprepared when experiencing workplace violence due to limited education and support provided by educational institutions or clinical sites. Workplace violence can lead to anxiety, decreased confidence, and professional attrition. There is a need to systematically synthesize the evidence on workplace violence management and prevention to support nursing students during clinical placement. INCLUSION CRITERIA The review will consider studies assessing the effectiveness of interventions to address workplace violence or improve support for RNS. Studies that report on educational interventions or pre-clinical placement strategies and measure the preparedness of students will also be considered. Study designs will be limited to quantitative methods that evaluate intervention effectiveness. METHODS Databases to be searched include MEDLINE (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCOhost), Web of Science Core Collection, Scopus, Embase (Ovid), Cochrane Central, ERIC (ProQuest), ProQuest Central, ProQuest Social Science Premium Collection, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global. Two independent reviewers will screen, review, appraise, and extract data from eligible articles. For data synthesis, studies will be pooled using JBI SUMARI. The GRADE approach for grading the certainty of evidence will be followed and a Summary of Findings will be created. REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42022377318.
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- Hila Ariela Dafny
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Mparntwe Centre for Evidence in Health, Flinders University: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Mparntwe Centre for Evidence in Health, Flinders University: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
- Flinders Rural and Remote Health, NT, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
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- Library, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
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- Princess Alexandra Hospital Emergency Department, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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Johnston S, Fox A, Patterson S, Jones R, Dafny H, Pich J, Duff J. Australian nursing students' experiences of workplace violence during clinical placement: A cross-sectional study. J Adv Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38571292 DOI: 10.1111/jan.16189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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AIM To identify the nature, degree and contributing factors of workplace violence (WPV) incidents experienced by Australian nursing students during clinical placement. DESIGN Descriptive cross-sectional study. METHODS Data were collected from 13 September to 25 November 2022. Eligible participants included all nursing students enrolled in nursing degrees at any Australian university who had completed at least one clinical placement. An adapted version of the WPV in the Health Sector Country Case Study survey was used. RESULTS A total of 381 nursing students across eight states of Australia completed the survey. More than half of the students had experienced an episode of WPV; patients were the most frequent perpetrators. Personal factors of patients, staff and students, organizational factors and cultural norms within the workplace supported acts of WPV. CONCLUSION Student nurses (SNs) most often experience violence from patients during direct care. Patient encounters are the core component of clinical placement. Education providers have a responsibility to effectively prepare students to be able to identify escalating situations and manage potentially violent situations. Registered nurses who supervise students during clinical placement require support to balance their clinical role with student supervision. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION Experiencing WPV can negatively impact relationships between students, healthcare professionals and care recipients. This results in personal distress, decreased job satisfaction and potentially the decision to leave the nursing profession. IMPACT What already is known: SNs are exposed to WPV during clinical placement. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS More than half the SNs in this study experienced violence inclusive of physical, verbal, racial and sexual harassment. Patients were the predominant perpetrators. Implications for practice/policy: Interventions at individual and systemic levels are required to mitigate WPV. REPORTING METHOD This study is reported using the STROBE guidelines.
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- Sandra Johnston
- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Healthcare Transformation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Healthcare Transformation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Maguire T, Willetts G, McKenna B, Daffern M, Garvey L. Developing entrustable professional activities to enhance application of an aggression prevention protocol. Nurse Educ Pract 2023; 73:103827. [PMID: 37948918 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2023.103827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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AIM The research aim of this study was to seek feedback from prevention of aggression training experts about the suitability of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) as an assessment tool for an Aggression Prevention Protocol. The protocol was designed to structure intervention to prevent aggression and reduce the use of restrictive practices following risk assessment using a validated instrument (the Dynamic Appraisal of Situational Aggression). BACKGROUND Preventing aggression and limiting the use of restrictive practices are key priorities for inpatient mental health services. Assessing clinical activities using a competence framework has limitations, particularly when determining complex interventions. EPAs could provide a suitable method for assessing complex clinical activities like de-escalation and limit setting, which comprise some of the interventions in the Aggression Prevention Protocol. EPAs are new to forensic mental health nursing; therefore, feedback was sought regarding the utility of EPAs to assess aggression prevention interventions. METHODS Data were collected via focus groups including 11 aggression prevention experts from Australia and New Zealand. A thematic analysis, comparative analysis and a Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threats analysis was conducted. RESULTS Three themes were interpreted from the data: 1) Frameworks such as the APP are needed to work towards elimination of restrictive practices; 2) APP-EPAs afford an opportunity to set the standard for practice; and 3) 'who watches the watchers', were identified by the experts as well as areas to enhance EPAs prior to introduction into practice. CONCLUSIONS EPAs address a practice-gap and offer a framework to assist movement towards elimination of restrictive practices, while prompting best-practice, self-reflection and practice improvement guidance.
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- Tessa Maguire
- Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia; The Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare), Australia.
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- Institute Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand; Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia
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- Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia; The Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare), Australia
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- Institute Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Minhat HS, Sahiran MN. Application of the theory of planned behaviour for predicting the determinants of workplace violence reporting behaviour among public hospital healthcare workers in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study. MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2023; 18:61. [PMID: 38026573 PMCID: PMC10664758 DOI: 10.51866/oa.312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Introduction Reporting workplace violence (WPV) is a crucial preventive measure. Given the great impact of WPV on mental health and well-being, this study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of WPV reporting among healthcare workers (HCWs). Method A total of 557 public hospital HCWs in Melaka were recruited via probability sampling. A questionnaire guided by the theory of planned behaviour was developed, pre-tested and distributed. Malaysians with a minimum employment period of 12 months who experienced WPV within the same period in the selected public hospitals were eligible for inclusion. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the association between the independent variables and WPV reporting. Results Psychological violence was the most common WPV (80.3%), with only 177 (31.8%) respondents reporting such. The respondents who had high subjective norm (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=2.160, 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.32-3.53) and perceived behavioural control scores (AOR=3.976, 95% CI=2.41-6.55); were clinical (AOR=2.679, 95% CI=1.43-5.02) and non-clinical (AOR=4.271, 95% CI=2.23-8.18) support staff; experienced physical WPV (AOR=13.157, 95% CI=3.83-45.24) and both physical and psychological WPV (AOR=2.029, 95% CI= 1.13-3.65); and perceived that WPV was intentional (AOR=11.111, 95% CI=6.50-19.00) were more likely to report WPV. Conclusion HCWs who experience physical WPV have the highest likelihood to report, followed by those who perceive WPV as intentional. The prevalence of reported WPV among public hospital HCWs is low, potentially underestimating its true occurrence owing to underreporting. Ensuring readily available reporting mechanisms for WPV, especially the psychological type, is crucial for HCWs.
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- Halimatus Sakdiah Minhat
- MBBCh BAO, MPH, DrPH, Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Dafny HA, McCloud C, Pearson V, Brown S, Phillips C, Waheed N, Freeling M, Parry YK, Champion S. Nursing students' experience of workplace violence in clinical practice: A qualitative systematic review. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:6136-6164. [PMID: 37166364 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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AIMS To systematically identify, appraise and synthesise qualitative studies investigating Registered Nurse students' (RNS) experiences of workplace violence (WPV) while on clinical placement. It is expected that the literature review findings will guide the development of targeted programs and policies to address WPV against RNS. BACKGROUND WPV affects RNS during clinical placements as they are vulnerable to violence due to their limited experience and skills to challenge abusive behaviour. In this review, RNS are students enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing program to become registered nurses and exclude students who are enrolled in nursing program that does not lead to registration as a registered nurse. For example, enrolled in nursing programs and postgraduate nursing programs. RNS are chosen for their scope of practice and the training requirements. RNS reported experiencing WPV mainly from colleagues, staff, teachers, doctors and supervisors, which resulted in leaving nursing practice, impacting students' progression and healthcare systems. This review examines all types of violence RNS face irrespective of the abuser. METHODS A qualitative systematic review of existing literature was conducted through a comprehensive database search of eight databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane Central and ProQuest. Furthermore, reference lists of included studies were searched to identify further research. English language qualitative primary studies of any study design were searched from inception to 6th June 2022 and included if they met the inclusion criteria. Double review process utilised from screening until data synthesis reported according to PRISMA. JBI critical appraisal tools were used to assess the studies, and data extraction utilised JBI QARI tool and screened for credibility and confidence in findings. RESULTS A total of 18 studies met the inclusion criteria, and the studies were conducted in nine countries. Five main themes relating to RNS experiences of WPV while on clinical placement were identified, including: 'Types of workplace violence', 'Perpetrators', 'Causes', 'Consequences' and 'Management of workplace violence'. CONCLUSIONS This qualitative systematic review provides new and significant knowledge in understanding the phenomenon of WPV experienced by RNS while on clinical placement. RELATIVE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE This review highlights the unwillingness of RNS to reach out to instructors or clinical placement leaders in many situations and identifies avenues of support and awareness that are crucial to empower and enabling students to seek support.
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- Hila Ariela Dafny
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- Mparntwe Centre for Evidence in Health, Flinders University: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders University Library, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Tonsley, South Australia, Australia
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Dafny HA, Champion S, Pearson V, Brown S. Nursing students' experiences of workplace violence in clinical practice: a qualitative systematic review protocol. JBI Evid Synth 2022; 21:1058-1063. [PMID: 36440851 DOI: 10.11124/jbies-22-00207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this review is to investigate the experience of workplace violence against nursing students on clinical placement. INTRODUCTION Workplace violence affects nursing students during clinical placements in hospitals and other health care settings. Nursing students are uniquely vulnerable to workplace violence due to their limited experience and skills in challenging abusive behavior. Up to half of nursing students have reported experiencing horizontal or lateral physical or verbal violence during clinical placement, both from colleagues and patients. As a result of workplace violence, many students consider leaving nursing practice within their first year. This has implications for individual students' progression and for health care systems that rely on nursing graduates to deliver health care services. INCLUSION CRITERIA Only qualitative primary studies will be included. The population is registered nurse students, the phenomenon of interest is the experience of workplace violence, and the context is clinical placement. METHODS A comprehensive database search of MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science Core collection, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, ERIC, ProQuest Central, ProQuest Social Science Premium Collection, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. Databases will be searched from inception to present for English-language qualitative literature of any study design that meets the inclusion criteria. A search of unpublished and gray literature will also be conducted. The JBI critical appraisal checklist for qualitative research will be used to assess the studies. Findings and illustrations will be extracted and assigned a level of credibility. Meta-aggregation of findings will be performed, and a ConQual Summary of Findings will be presented. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER PROSPERO CRD42022337674.
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- Hila Ariela Dafny
- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park SA, Australia.,Mparntwe Centre for Evidence in Health, Flinders University: A JBI Centre of Excellence: Alice Springs, NT, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park SA, Australia.,Mparntwe Centre for Evidence in Health, Flinders University: A JBI Centre of Excellence: Alice Springs, NT, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park SA, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park SA, Australia
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Brigo F, Zaboli A, Rella E, Sibilio S, Canelles MF, Magnarelli G, Pfeifer N, Turcato G. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on temporal trends of workplace violence against healthcare workers in the emergency department. Health Policy 2022; 126:1110-1116. [PMID: 36171162 PMCID: PMC9502437 DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2022.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Background It is known that there has been an increase over the years in attacks by patients admitted to the emergency department (ED) on healthcare workers; it is unclear what effect the COVID-19 pandemic has on these attacks. Aim to verify through a long-term time analysis the effect of COVID-19 on ED attacks on healthcare workers. Mothods a quasi-experimental interrupted time-series analysis on attacks on healthcare workers was performed from January 2017 to August 2021. The main outcome was the monthly rate of attacks on healthcare workers per 1000 general accesses. The pandemic outbreak was used as an intervention point. Results 1002 attacks on healthcare workers in the ED were recorded. The rate of monthly attacks on total accesses increased from an average of 13.5 (SD 6.6) in the pre-COVID-19 era to 27.2 (SD 9.8) in the pandemic months, p < 0.001. The pandemic outbreak led to a significant increase in attacks on healthcare workers from 0.05/1000 attacks per month (p = 0.018), to 4.3/1000 attacks per month (p = 0.005). Conclusions The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in attacks on healthcare workers in the ED. Trends compared to pre-pandemic months do not seem to indicate a return to normality. Health institutions and policymakers should develop strategies to improve the safety of the working environment in hospitals and EDs.
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- Francesco Brigo
- Department of Neurology, Hospital of Merano (SABES-ASDAA), Merano-Meran, Italy.
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- Emergency Department, Hospital of Merano (SABES-ASDAA), Merano-Meran, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Hospital of Merano (SABES-ASDAA), Merano-Meran, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Hospital of Merano (SABES-ASDAA), Merano-Meran, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Hospital of Merano (SABES-ASDAA), Merano-Meran, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Hospital of Merano (SABES-ASDAA), Merano-Meran, Italy
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Dafny HA, Chamberlain D, Parry YK, Beccaria G. Do nurses receive any support following incidents of workplace violence? A qualitative study. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:1843-1851. [PMID: 35733397 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
AIM We aim to investigate nurses' perceptions of support after incidences of Workplace Violence. BACKGROUND Nurses experience workplace violence daily. Adequate support following incidents of violence can reduce adverse impacts. Current support systems for coping with workplace violence are lacking. METHODS Focus group interviews were conducted with 23 nurses working in a regional Queensland Hospital. Qualitative data was transcribed and thematically analyzed to determine themes. The consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research checklist was followed. RESULTS The primary source of support after a violent incident was from other nurses. Support was needed immediately to empower nurses to be able to continue their caring role. Often the support was not provided nor were nurses aware of the support services available. Although personal family and friends were a valuable support, most nurses were reluctant to disclose their experiences to protect them. CONCLUSIONS This paper discusses nurses' experience of support following violence incidents at work as part of findings from a more extensive study that explored the perceptions of nurses regarding violence, strategies and support in a regional Queensland Hospital. Hospital support following a violent incident was perceived as inadequate and nurses felt unsupported immediately following an incident. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT After an incidence of workplace violence, appropriate effective support may mitigate the enduring impacts of experiencing violence. There is the need for hospital management to provide effective support services and improve staff awareness of available support services.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hila Ariela Dafny
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
| | - Gavin Beccaria
- School of Psychology and Wellbeing, Faculty of Health Engineering and Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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