Violence: the facts

Article Abstract:

A study on the level of violence experienced by nurses found 72% of nurses felt vulnerable to violence in the workplace, with 74% believing their attacker should be imprisoned. Some 87% of nurses supported ceasing to care for patients who continued to be violent. The nurses confirmed many were being attacked, with 85% suffering verbal insults from patients or their relatives. Some 50% reported experiencing a violent attack during the 12 months prior to the study. The majority of nurses felt incidents of violence could not be avoided. About 1,000 nurses took part in the 1998 study.

Health aspects, United Kingdom, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Nurses, Workplace violence, Public opinion

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Sources of staff anxiety in secure psychiatric units

Article Abstract:

Staff in secure psychiatric units are particularly vulnerable to anxiety over security duties, especially those with little experience. Staff felt concerned about potential violent conflict with patients, including possible responsibility for the incident. Some staff try to limit patient interaction by continuously moving around the ward to perform necessary tasks. Some staff surveyed felt it was vital to release tensions caused by work pressure.

Research, Job stress, Psychiatric nursing

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