| Survey on violence and aggression prevention and management strategies in European renal units. | |
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PMID: 20591000 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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GOALS: This descriptive survey aims to explore strategies for the prevention and management of violence and aggression in renal units in 12 European countries. METHOD: The convenience sample consisting of dialysis, nephrological and transplantation units in European countries was used. A questionnaire, developed with the collaboration of National Associations, was used. Data were analysed using STATA software. A preliminary descriptive variable analysis was performed followed by a verification of the association between variables; values of p < 0.002 were considered statistically significant. RESULTS: A total of 436 completed questionnaires were received (participation rate: 22%). Written policies and procedures regarding violence and aggression are present in 18% of units. Educational strategies are available in less than 20% of units. Incidents are prevented by security staff (48%) or pharmacological treatment (66%). Incident reporting is mandatory for any violent and aggressive behaviour in 66% of units. There are differences between European countries. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Violence and aggression prevention and management strategies are not widely implemented throughout Europe. The dissemination of information on the prevention and management of violence and aggression is vital. |
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Authors:
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Alessandra Zampieron; Maria Saraiva; Rebecca Pranovi; Anastasia Laskari; Alessandra Buja |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of renal care Volume: 36 ISSN: 1755-6686 ISO Abbreviation: J Ren Care Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-01 Completed Date: 2010-10-21 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101392167 Medline TA: J Ren Care Country: France |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 60-7 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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School of Nursing, Padua University Hospital, Italy. alessandra.zampieron@unipd.it |
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Aggression* Europe Health Care Surveys Hemodialysis Units, Hospital* / organization & administration Hospitals, Private Hospitals, Public Hospitals, University Humans Inservice Training Organizational Policy Professional-Patient Relations* Renal Replacement Therapy* Risk Management / methods* Violence / prevention & control* Workplace |
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