Using Simulation Training to Promote Nurses' Effective Handling of Workplace Violence: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Workplace violence in the health care sector has become a growing global problem. Research has shown that although caregivers comprise a high-risk group exposed to workplace violence, most of them lacked the skills and countermeasures against workplace violence. Therefore, through a quasi-experimental design, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of situational simulation training on the nursing staffs' concept and self-confidence in coping with workplace violence. Methods: Workplace violence simulation trainings were applied based on the systematic literature review and the conclusions from focus group interviews with nursing staff. Data were obtained from structured questionnaires including: (1) baseline characteristics; (2) perception of aggression scale (POAS);

SUBMITTER: Ming JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6801794 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature