| Helping health professionals deal with violence. | |
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PMID: 9575025 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Violence towards health professionals is defined as any incident in which a health professional experiences abuse, threat, fear or the application of force arising out of the course of his or her work, whether or not they are on duty. It emerges that no single theory can adequately explain the phenomenon, and perceptions about incidence and prevalence are distorted by the media. There is consistent and variable reporting but a high incidence and prevalence undoubtedly exists within health care. Health professionals and less experienced nurses in particular have been found to be most at risk. A strategic approach is needed to the development and implementation of workplace-specific solutions. Health professionals have a right to expect that violence at work is minimized but it would be unrealistic to expect it to be eradicated. |
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Authors:
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C Cardwell |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Medicine, conflict, and survival Volume: 14 ISSN: 1362-3699 ISO Abbreviation: Med Confl Surviv Publication Date: 1998 Jan-Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-05-06 Completed Date: 1998-05-06 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9612305 Medline TA: Med Confl Surviv Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 29-45 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom, UK. |
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England Female Humans Male Occupational Exposure / prevention & control* Patient Care Team* Risk Factors Violence / prevention & control* Workplace |
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