Aims and objectives To examine nurses' perceptions of physical and verbal violence
perpetrated by patients and visitors and to investigate themes surrounding gender and the …

Violence in healthcare is recognised as a significant workplace issue worldwide, with nurses
recognised as the profession at greatest risk. The purpose of this study was to explore …

There is abundant evidence to suggest that violence in healthcare settings, especially in
emergency departments (EDs) and psychiatry, is escalating and that nurses are particularly …

Introduction Workplace violence is one of the most significant and hazardous issues faced
by nurses globally. It is a potentially life-threatening and life-affecting workplace hazard often …

Aims and objectives. The purpose of the study was to explore the meaning (s) that
emergency department nurses ascribe to acts of violence from patients, their family and …

Aims and objectives To explore Iranian nurses' perceptions of and experiences with the
antecedents and consequences of workplace violence perpetrated by patients, patients' …

Background. Violence in nursing is not a new phenomenon but in recent years much greater
emphasis has been placed on the problem in the United Kingdom (UK). A number of official …

Aim. This study sought to determine the prevalence and characteristics of workplace
violence directed at a volunteer sample of nurses at one non‐tertiary hospital. Respondents' …

In a finding that reflects international experiences, nurses in Australia have been identified
as the occupation at most risk of patient‐related violence in the health‐care sector. A search …

Introduction Nurses in Ireland are increasingly concerned about the escalating incidence of
verbal and physical abuse, particularly in Accident and Emergency (A&E) Departments. This …