Prevalence and policy of occupational violence against oral healthcare workers: systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Occupational violence is considered unlawful in professional environments worldwide. In the healthcare industry, including dentistry, the safety of workers is essential, and it is of the utmost importance to ensure patient and employee safety and provide quality care. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of violence and associated workplace policies among oral healthcare professionals. Additionally, it aimed to identify the factors associated with violence and their impact on oral healthcare workers. METHODS:A systematic review and analysis of the literature was conducted using PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and ProQuest. Original articles written in English and published between January 1992 and August 2019 were included in the analysis.

SUBMITTER: Binmadi NO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6909447 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature