A Systematic Review: Effectiveness of Interventions to De-escalate Workplace Violence against Nurses in Healthcare Settings
Workplace violence (WPV) is an increasing cause of concern around the globe, and healthcare organizations are no exception. Nurses may be subject to all kinds of workplace violence due to their frontline position in healthcare settings. The purpose of this systematic review is to identify and consid...
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| description | Workplace violence (WPV) is an increasing cause of concern around the globe, and healthcare organizations are no exception. Nurses may be subject to all kinds of workplace violence due to their frontline position in healthcare settings. The purpose of this systematic review is to identify and consider different interventions that aim to decrease the magnitude/prevalence of workplace violence against nurses. The standard method by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA, 2009) has been used to collect data and assess methodological quality. Altogether, twenty-six studies are included in the review. The intervention procedures they report on can be grouped into three categories: stand-alone trainings designed to educate nurses; more structured education programs, which are broader in scope and often include opportunities to practice skills learned during the program; multicomponent interventions, which often include organizational changes, such as the introduction of workplace violence reporting systems, in addition to workplace violence training for nurses. By comparing the findings, a clear picture emerges; while standalone training and structured education programs can have a positive impact, the impact is unfortunately limited. In order to effectively combat workplace violence against nurses, healthcare organizations must implement multicomponent interventions, ideally involving all stakeholders. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-54e92f956fad4cfb8158e1fac261067b2023-09-03T07:04:55ZengElsevierSafety and Health at Work2093-79112021-09-01123289295A Systematic Review: Effectiveness of Interventions to De-escalate Workplace Violence against Nurses in Healthcare SettingsRozina Somani0Carles Muntaner1Edith Hillan2Alisa J. Velonis3Peter Smith4Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Corresponding author. Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, 155- College Street, Suite 130 Toronto, ONT M5T 1P8, Toronto, Canada..Faculty of Nursing and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, CanadaFaculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, CanadaSchool of Public Health, Division of Community Health Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago, USADalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, CanadaWorkplace violence (WPV) is an increasing cause of concern around the globe, and healthcare organizations are no exception. Nurses may be subject to all kinds of workplace violence due to their frontline position in healthcare settings. The purpose of this systematic review is to identify and consider different interventions that aim to decrease the magnitude/prevalence of workplace violence against nurses. The standard method by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA, 2009) has been used to collect data and assess methodological quality. Altogether, twenty-six studies are included in the review. The intervention procedures they report on can be grouped into three categories: stand-alone trainings designed to educate nurses; more structured education programs, which are broader in scope and often include opportunities to practice skills learned during the program; multicomponent interventions, which often include organizational changes, such as the introduction of workplace violence reporting systems, in addition to workplace violence training for nurses. By comparing the findings, a clear picture emerges; while standalone training and structured education programs can have a positive impact, the impact is unfortunately limited. In order to effectively combat workplace violence against nurses, healthcare organizations must implement multicomponent interventions, ideally involving all stakeholders.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791121000354de-escalationhealthcare settingsmulti-component interventionsnursessafe work environment |
| spellingShingle | Rozina Somani Carles Muntaner Edith Hillan Alisa J. Velonis Peter Smith A Systematic Review: Effectiveness of Interventions to De-escalate Workplace Violence against Nurses in Healthcare Settings Safety and Health at Work de-escalation healthcare settings multi-component interventions nurses safe work environment |
| title | A Systematic Review: Effectiveness of Interventions to De-escalate Workplace Violence against Nurses in Healthcare Settings |
| title_full | A Systematic Review: Effectiveness of Interventions to De-escalate Workplace Violence against Nurses in Healthcare Settings |
| title_fullStr | A Systematic Review: Effectiveness of Interventions to De-escalate Workplace Violence against Nurses in Healthcare Settings |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Systematic Review: Effectiveness of Interventions to De-escalate Workplace Violence against Nurses in Healthcare Settings |
| title_short | A Systematic Review: Effectiveness of Interventions to De-escalate Workplace Violence against Nurses in Healthcare Settings |
| title_sort | systematic review effectiveness of interventions to de escalate workplace violence against nurses in healthcare settings |
| topic | de-escalation healthcare settings multi-component interventions nurses safe work environment |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791121000354 |
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