The relationship between workplace violence, perceptions of safety, and Professional Quality of Life among emergency department staff members in a Level 1 Trauma Centre

Workplace violence in healthcare settings is a significant problem, particularly in environments such as emergency departments [1 –4] and it is well established that patients are overwhelmingly the perpetrators of this violence [1,3,5,6]. In addition to the prevalence of workplace violence, the effects of exposure to workplace violence have also been investigated. Results of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Violence Su rveillance Survey indicate that the most common physical injuries sustained as a result of workplace violence are bruises/contusions and abrasions, primarily to the arms or hands [1].

Source: International Emergency Nursing - January 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Darcy Copeland, Melissa Henry Source Type: research