Levels of the Staff's Exposure to Violence at Locked Psychiatric Clinics: A Comparison by Occupational Groups.
This study explored the rates of exposure to violence among physicians, nurses, and other health care staff members working at the locked psychiatric clinics, to examine the quantity and types of violence exposed, and to compare occupational groups by the level of exposure to violence. In parallel with the existing literature, the present study supports the proposition that physicians and nurses working at psychiatric units represent a risky group in terms of exposure to violence. The survey found that 87.6% of staff members viewed security measures insufficient. It is considered by the authors that preventive actions should be taken to reduce the risk of exposure to violence against the staff members working at the locked psychiatric clinics.
b Erenkoy Mental Health Training and Research Hospital , Department of Psychiatry , Istanbul , Turkey.
Rabia
R
Bilici
c Abant Izzet Baysal University , School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry , Bolu , Turkey.
Mustafa
M
Sercan
a Istanbul Bilim University , School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry , Istanbul , Turkey.
Filiz
F
Izci
D000328:Adult; D000069581:Exposure to Violence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D008875:Middle Aged; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D012737:Sex Factors; D064450:Workplace Violence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult