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- Title
Violenza e aggressioni in Pronto Soccorso: un approccio operativo.
- Authors
Ramacciati, Nicola; Ceccagnoli, Andrea
- Abstract
Introduction: many international studies show that nurses in the Emergency Department (ED) are amongst the most exposed health care professionals to violence in the workplace. The purpose of this study is to outline the problem and present the approach adopted in the Emergency Department of Perugia hospital. Method: a short review of the literature on workplace violence is used to supply a firm basis for the proposed choices. Results: various methods of assault management are reported in the literature. Discussion: in line with the findings from the analysis of international literature, the approach taken in our emergency department is multi-layered. Conclusion: only inclusive policies can provide a safe work environment for nurses in the emergency room.
- Subjects
PREVENTION of violence in the workplace; HOSPITAL emergency services
- Publication
SCENARIO: Official Italian Journal of ANIARTI, 2012, Vol 29, Issue 2, p32
- ISSN
1592-5951
- Publication type
Article