Physical violence against healthcare workers employed at a local health unit in the Lazio Region, Italy: A cross-sectional study
Introduction: This study aimed to study the prevalence of physical attacks against healthcare workers (HCWs) employed at a local health company, in the Lazio region, Italy. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among HCWs employed at public hospitals (n=3) and outpatient care services (n...
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| description | Introduction: This study aimed to study the prevalence of physical attacks against healthcare workers (HCWs) employed at a local health company, in the Lazio region, Italy.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among HCWs employed at public hospitals (n=3) and outpatient care services (n=4). Data was elaborated by the occupational physicians of the company in the context of occupational health surveillance, which is mandatory in Italy, in the period 2010 – 2014. Descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) of workplace accidents -collected by health and safety managers of the company- were reported.
Results: A total of 22 workplace accidents were caused by physical assaults, of which 11 (50%) involved male operators. The average age of the victims was 47.9+9.4 years. Assaults were concentrated in the hospitals (19 of the 22 attacks) and involved nurses (n=12, 54.5%), doctors (n=6, 27.3%), auxiliaries (n=2, 9.1%), and office workers (n=2, 9.1%). Most cases (n=20) were acted by patients, in emergency departments (n=10, 45.4%), and in psychiatric (n=6, 23.3%) and mental health centers (n=2, 9.1%).
Discussion: Our findings confirm results from the scientific literature, as well as recommendations from national and international guidelines. A procedure for WV prevention and management in the healthcare setting is needed. Occupational stakeholders should address the underreporting phenomenon and carry out a combination of structural, organizational, and training measures. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8da55a9f9eb7440d9bcbfd69b52d8a0d2025-07-11T08:11:42ZengEdizioni FS PublisherGIornale Italiano di Psicologia e Medicina del Lavoro2785-13382022-06-0121505610.69088/2022/LFNM5Physical violence against healthcare workers employed at a local health unit in the Lazio Region, Italy: A cross-sectional studyAngelo SACCO0U.O.C. Spresal, ASL Roma 4, Civitavecchia, Italia. E-mail: angelo.saccoe.@alice.itIntroduction: This study aimed to study the prevalence of physical attacks against healthcare workers (HCWs) employed at a local health company, in the Lazio region, Italy. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among HCWs employed at public hospitals (n=3) and outpatient care services (n=4). Data was elaborated by the occupational physicians of the company in the context of occupational health surveillance, which is mandatory in Italy, in the period 2010 – 2014. Descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) of workplace accidents -collected by health and safety managers of the company- were reported. Results: A total of 22 workplace accidents were caused by physical assaults, of which 11 (50%) involved male operators. The average age of the victims was 47.9+9.4 years. Assaults were concentrated in the hospitals (19 of the 22 attacks) and involved nurses (n=12, 54.5%), doctors (n=6, 27.3%), auxiliaries (n=2, 9.1%), and office workers (n=2, 9.1%). Most cases (n=20) were acted by patients, in emergency departments (n=10, 45.4%), and in psychiatric (n=6, 23.3%) and mental health centers (n=2, 9.1%). Discussion: Our findings confirm results from the scientific literature, as well as recommendations from national and international guidelines. A procedure for WV prevention and management in the healthcare setting is needed. Occupational stakeholders should address the underreporting phenomenon and carry out a combination of structural, organizational, and training measures.https://gipmel.it/wp-content/uploads/10.690882022LFNM5.pdfworkplace violencehealthcare professionalsoccupational health and safetyaccidents at work |
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| title | Physical violence against healthcare workers employed at a local health unit in the Lazio Region, Italy: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Physical violence against healthcare workers employed at a local health unit in the Lazio Region, Italy: A cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Physical violence against healthcare workers employed at a local health unit in the Lazio Region, Italy: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physical violence against healthcare workers employed at a local health unit in the Lazio Region, Italy: A cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Physical violence against healthcare workers employed at a local health unit in the Lazio Region, Italy: A cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | physical violence against healthcare workers employed at a local health unit in the lazio region italy a cross sectional study |
| topic | workplace violence healthcare professionals occupational health and safety accidents at work |
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