A qualitative study on the consequences of workplace violence in psychiatric settings

ConclusionsAggression has a negative impact on nurses' health and work performance. Healthcare organizations should take into account the self-protection strategies identified by professionals and support them to prevent violence.Key messagesViolence at work compromises nurses' health and work performance in psychiatric settings.Safer work settings could improve nurses' job satisfaction and the quality of patient care.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research