Workplace violence against paramedic personnel: a protocol for a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is evidence to suggest that violence against paramedic personnel is increasing. Several authors report adverse effects linked to exposure to workplace violence. There remain gaps in the knowledge related to specific aspects of workplace violence experienced by paramedics in the prehospital setting.

Methods and analysis

This scoping review will consider evidence relating to workplace violence against paramedic personnel. All types of evidence will be considered, including quantitative and qualitative studies, systematic reviews, opinion papers, grey literature, text and papers as well as unpublished materials. This scoping review will be designed and conducted in accordance with the JBI methodology for scoping reviews. The Preferred Reporting Items for Syst

SUBMITTER: Hokee MY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9843223 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature