What the source explains
Among 353 participants, 193 reported workplace violence in the previous six months. Verbal abuse was common, and participants described workload, patient volume and waiting as perceived contributing factors. These are respondents’ reports and perceptions; the study does not prove that a particular workload level caused an assault. Its single-setting results should not be treated as a current national estimate.
Using this reading in your hospital
Pair incident review with an examination of work arrangements. Ask whether staff have timely information, realistic cover and an accessible escalation contact. Improving conditions supports care and safety; it does not excuse the person responsible for a threat or attack.
A question for your team
Which pressure identified by staff can management address without waiting for a major infrastructure project?
Original source
- Research article · Violence against doctors in a tertiary-care hospital ↗Study authors · full text in PubMed Central · Source checked 2026-09-10
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