The extent of physical and psychological workplace violence experienced by prehospital personnel in Denmark: a survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Workplace violence against healthcare workers has been a well-known problem for more than 40 years. This problem is also relevant for prehospital personnel who are at risk of physical and/or psychological violence during work. Violence and threats of violence can have physical and psychological consequences, including personal challenges in their everyday life, use of sick days, reports, and the need for professional help. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the extent of and subsequent reporting of physical and psychological workplace violence toward the prehospital healthcare workers in Denmark in a two-year period. Moreover, we wanted to elucidate any possible effect of workplace violence on the private and professional lives of the prehospital healthcare personne

SUBMITTER: Schosler B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11668072 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature