Measuring the Risk of Violence Through Health Surveillance DOI Open Access
Nicola Magnavita,

Igor Meraglia,

Giacomo Viti

и другие.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(12), С. 1708 - 1708

Опубликована: Дек. 22, 2024

Workplace violence (WV) is a ubiquitous, yet under-reported and under-studied phenomenon. Prevention measures may be ineffective because risk assessment often based on unvalidated algorithms. After monitoring the of WV in healthcare company for over 20 years, this paper presents results collected 2023 details methodology used. Monitoring health surveillance can involve three actions: (1) asking all workers who attend periodic medical examinations workplace whether they have suffered physical aggression, threats, or harassment previous year; (2) investigating at end inspections by setting up participatory ergonomics groups (PEGs) to suggest solutions; (3) characteristics consequences through anonymous online questionnaires. In 2023, 6.9% (HCWs) reported having experienced one more attacks during 12.7% been threatened, 12.9% other types violent, harassing behavior. The HCWs observed an increase after pandemic years and, PEGs, suggested using different preventive departments. survey provided further information its consequences. effectively characterized measured surveillance.

Язык: Английский

Measuring the Risk of Violence Through Health Surveillance DOI Open Access
Nicola Magnavita,

Igor Meraglia,

Giacomo Viti

и другие.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(12), С. 1708 - 1708

Опубликована: Дек. 22, 2024

Workplace violence (WV) is a ubiquitous, yet under-reported and under-studied phenomenon. Prevention measures may be ineffective because risk assessment often based on unvalidated algorithms. After monitoring the of WV in healthcare company for over 20 years, this paper presents results collected 2023 details methodology used. Monitoring health surveillance can involve three actions: (1) asking all workers who attend periodic medical examinations workplace whether they have suffered physical aggression, threats, or harassment previous year; (2) investigating at end inspections by setting up participatory ergonomics groups (PEGs) to suggest solutions; (3) characteristics consequences through anonymous online questionnaires. In 2023, 6.9% (HCWs) reported having experienced one more attacks during 12.7% been threatened, 12.9% other types violent, harassing behavior. The HCWs observed an increase after pandemic years and, PEGs, suggested using different preventive departments. survey provided further information its consequences. effectively characterized measured surveillance.

Язык: Английский

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