We aim to quantitatively synthesise available epidemiological evidence on the prevalence
rates of workplace violence (WPV) by patients and visitors against healthcare workers. We …

Background A large number of anxious and concerned people refer to health centers during
the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing the workload of healthcare workers (HCWs) and …

Introduction On psychiatric wards, aggressive behaviour displayed by patients is common
and problematic. Understanding factors associated with the development of aggression …

Mental illness, deemed globally to account for 32% of years lived with a disability, generates
significant impacts on workplaces. In particular, healthcare workers experience high rates of …

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of burnout in mental health nurses
and to identify its predictors. A systematic review was conducted of studies published in the …

Workplace physical violence against health care professionals perpetrated by patients and
visitors has been a persistent problem worldwide. Prevalence estimates varied vastly across …

Background Workplace violence (WPV) includes verbal abuse, physical violence, bullying or
mobbing, assault and sexual harassment. The area has been well researched in the …

Nurses who experience workplace violence exhibit compromised care quality and
decreased work morale, which may increase their turnover rate. This study explored …

Correctional workers have a high likelihood of exposure to violence in the workplace.
However, empirical literature has largely neglected the mental health consequences of …

Objective Workplace violence (WPV) is common in mental health services in China, but its
multi-center prevalence measured using standardized rating scales has rarely been …