2011 Emergency Department Violence Surveillance Report-2011 Emergency Department Violence Surveillance Report

2011 Emergency Department Violence Surveillance Report

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The Emergency Department Violence Surveillance Study found that 54.5% of emergency nurses experience physical violence and/or verbal abuse. Most incidents involve verbal abuse only, and patients are the main perpetrators. The study also found that the majority of incidents go unreported. Factors such as nurse demographics, safety perception, and hospital safety commitment contribute to the rates of workplace violence. The study emphasizes the need for better reporting and response mechanisms to address this issue and suggests strategies for prevention.

Meta Tag

Violence Abuse

Violence Injury

Violence physical

Violence Research

Violence Safety

Violence workplace

Keywords

Emergency Department Violence Surveillance Study

emergency nurses

physical violence

verbal abuse

incidents

patients

unreported incidents

nurse demographics

safety perception

hospital safety commitment