Do nurses receive any support following incidents of workplace violence? A qualitative study
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Article Title | Do nurses receive any support following incidents of workplace violence? A qualitative study |
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ERA Journal ID | 14118 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Dafny, Hila Ariela (Author), Chamberlain, Diane (Author), Parry, Yvonne Karen (Author) and Beccaria, Gavin (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Nursing Management |
Journal Citation | 30 (6), pp. 1843-1851 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2022 |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0966-0429 |
1365-2834 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13724 |
Web Address (URL) | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jonm.13724 |
Abstract | Aim: We aim to investigate nurses' perceptions of support after incidences of Workplace Violence. Background: Nurses experience workplace violence daily. Adequate support following incidents of violence can reduce adverse impacts. Current support systems for coping with workplace violence are lacking. Methods: Focus group interviews were conducted with 23 nurses working in a regional Queensland Hospital. Qualitative data was transcribed and thematically analyzed to determine themes. The consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research checklist was followed. Results: The primary source of support after a violent incident was from other nurses. Support was needed immediately to empower nurses to be able to continue their caring role. Often the support was not provided nor were nurses aware of the support services available. Although personal family and friends were a valuable support, most nurses were reluctant to disclose their experiences to protect them. Conclusions: This paper discusses nurses' experience of support following violence incidents at work as part of findings from a more extensive study that explored the perceptions of nurses regarding violence, strategies and support in a regional Queensland Hospital. Hospital support following a violent incident was perceived as inadequate and nurses felt unsupported immediately following an incident. Implications for Nursing Management: After an incidence of workplace violence, appropriate effective support may mitigate the enduring impacts of experiencing violence. There is the need for hospital management to provide effective support services and improve staff awareness of available support services. |
Keywords | focus groups, nurse’s roles, nursing, occupational health, workforce violence |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 529999. Other psychology not elsewhere classified |
350507. Workplace wellbeing and quality of working life | |
420505. Nursing workforce | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Flinders University |
School of Psychology and Wellbeing | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q792v/do-nurses-receive-any-support-following-incidents-of-workplace-violence-a-qualitative-study
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