Determinants and consequences of workplace violence against hospital-based nurses: a rapid review and synthesis of international evidence

Oludare, T. R. and Kotronoulas, G. (2022) Determinants and consequences of workplace violence against hospital-based nurses: a rapid review and synthesis of international evidence. Nursing Management, 29(6), pp. 18-25. (doi: 10.7748/nm.2022.e2056) (PMID:35770448)

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Abstract

Workplace violence against nurses is an international public health issue with likely detrimental consequences for individuals, systems and societies. To effectively address workplace violence against nurses, its root causes must be understood and its effect on nurse outcomes quantified. In line with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, the authors rapidly reviewed the international literature to identify determinants of workplace violence against hospital-based nurses and the effects of workplace violence on nurse outcomes. Twenty-one studies (22 articles) formed the final sample – 16 quantitative, three qualitative and two mixed-methods studies. Supervisors, other nurses and physicians were the major perpetrators of workplace violence against nurses. Perpetrators of workplace violence were other nurses or physicians, the workplace, patients, and organisational management. Workplace violence was linked to deficits in nurses’ health, job satisfaction and intention to stay in their role. To address workplace violence, evidence-based zero-tolerance policies, preventive interventions and appropriate disciplinary actions must be implemented at organisational and national level.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:Funding: This article is drawn from a master’s programme assignment supported financially by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and the University of Glasgow.
Keywords:burnout, staff welfare, violence at work, professional issues, workforce, occupational health, health and safety, nurses’ well-being, professional
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Kotronoulas, Dr Greg
Authors: Oludare, T. R., and Kotronoulas, G.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care
Journal Name:Nursing Management
Publisher:Royal College of Nursing
ISSN:1354-5760
ISSN (Online):2047-8976
Published Online:30 June 2022
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2022 RCN Publishing Company Limited
First Published:First published in Nursing Management 2022
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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