Experiences of healthcare workers who faced physical workplace violence from patients or their relatives in Nepal: a qualitative study.

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Abstract

Introduction

Workplace violence (WPV) against healthcare workers (HCWs) has become a global concern. Our aim was to investigate the firsthand experience of HCWs who faced physical WPV from patients or their relatives in Nepal and to identify the factors that contribute to WPV, its consequences, as well as recommendations from HCWs on preventing and managing WPV in healthcare settings.

Methods

We conducted semistructured in-depth interviews of 12 HCWs who faced physical WPV from patients or their relatives in the last 2 years in Nepal. We recruited participants by announcing volunteer participation on social media and reaching out to HCWs who had experienced WPV through a review of national news archives. All interviews were conducted between September and No

SUBMITTER: Adhikari M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812916 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature