The frequency of workplace violence against healthcare workers and affecting factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Workplace 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.

Methods

This 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.

Results

Workplace violence frequency was observed in the cumulative total of 10821 healthcare

SUBMITTER: Sari H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10381052 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature