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Violence against nurses by patients and visitors in the emergency department: An integrative review.
- Source :
- Journal of Advanced Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.); Feb2024, Vol. 80 Issue 2, p430-445, 16p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Aim: This integrative review explored violence against emergency nurses by patients/visitors, examining its nature, contributing factors and consequences. Design: Integrative review. Data Sources: Articles were obtained from PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Web of Science and PsycInfo databases, up until December 2021. Review Methods: 26 articles were reviewed, evaluating study quality with the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool and synthesizing conclusions through theme development and coding. Results: This review delves into the issue of violence perpetrated against emergency nurses by patients and visitors. It elucidates three overarching themes: the nature of violence, the contributing factors and the consequences of such acts. Conclusion: The findings inform healthcare policy for the development of prevention approaches while identifying research gaps and emphasizing the need for alternative study designs and methodologies. Impact: This review has implications for nursing practice, policymaking and research, emphasizing the need for stakeholder engagement and tailored interventions for at‐risk emergency nurses. No Patient or Public Contribution: This project was an integrative review of the literature therefore no patient or public contribution was necessary. What Already is Known: Violence by patients and visitors in healthcare settings, especially in emergency departments, has garnered considerable attention. What this Paper Adds: This review specifically examines violence‐targeting emergency department nurses from patients and visitors, assessing its characteristics, contributing factors and consequences. Implications for Practice/Policy: The findings will guide stakeholder engagement in developing interventions to support vulnerable emergency nurses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- VIOLENCE in the workplace
VISITING the sick
ONLINE information services
CINAHL database
PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems
HOSPITAL emergency services
MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems
HEALTH facilities
MEDICAL triage
SYSTEMATIC reviews
CROWDS
VIOLENCE against medical personnel
RESEARCH funding
DECISION making
EMERGENCY nurses
MEDLINE
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03092402
- Volume :
- 80
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Advanced Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174634808
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15837