Violence against healthcare professionals in intensive care units: a systematic review and meta-analysis of frequency, risk factors, interventions, and preventive measures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To assess the frequency, risk factors, consequences, and prevention of violence against healthcare workers in intensive care units.

Methods

PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, EMBASE, Cochrane, and Web of Science were searched for studies on violence against healthcare workers in adult intensive care units. Risk factors, patient characteristics, and implications for healthcare workers were collected. Study quality, bias, and level of evidence were assessed using established tools.

Results

Seventy-five studies with 139,533 healthcare workers from 32 countries were included. The overall median frequency of violence was 51% (IQR 37-75%). Up to 97% of healthcare workers experienced verbal violence, and up to 82% were victims of physical violence. Meta-analysis of f

SUBMITTER: Berger S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10898135 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature