DefinePK

Research Objective

To assess and determine the prevalence of workplace violence among nurses in a hospital setting.

Methodology

A quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 62 nurses. Data was collected using a semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 20 with descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage).

Methodology Flowchart

                        graph TD
    A["Obtain Administrative Approval"] --> B["Explain Study Purpose & Obtain Informed Consent"];
    B --> C["Data Collection using Semi-structured Questionnaire"];
    C --> D["Assign Code Numbers for Anonymity"];
    D --> E["Ensure Confidentiality"];
    E --> F["Data Review for Completeness and Accuracy"];
    F --> G["Data Storage"];
    G --> H["Data Analysis using SPSS v20"];
    H --> I["Descriptive Statistics Frequency & Percentage"];
    I --> J["Present Findings in Tabular Form"];                    

Discussion

The study's findings on the prevalence of workplace violence and its forms are consistent with previous research conducted in China and Bangladesh, where verbal violence is also reported as the most common type. The demographic characteristics of the nurses, such as age, ethnicity, marital status, and educational qualification, were analyzed and compared with other studies. The study highlights that nurses, particularly staff nurses with less than five years of experience, are vulnerable to workplace violence.

Key Findings

Half of the nurses (50%) reported experiencing some form of workplace violence. Verbal violence was the most prevalent (43.5%), followed by physical violence (9.7%) and sexual violence (8.1%). Relatives of patients/clients were identified as the most frequent perpetrators of verbal and physical violence. Male perpetrators were more common in verbal and sexual violence incidents.

Conclusion

Workplace violence is a significant issue among nurses at Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital, with verbal violence being the most prevalent form. The findings underscore the need for proactive measures to prevent and address workplace violence in healthcare settings, with a particular focus on preventing verbal abuse.

Fact Check

- Half of the nurses (50%) reported experiencing some form of violence in their workplace.
- Verbal violence was the most prevalent form, accounting for 43.5% of incidents.
- Physical violence was reported by 9.7% of nurses, and sexual violence by 8.1%.

Mind Map