Difference in Work-Related Violence by Nurse License Type

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• Personal Author:
  Church, Timothy R. ; Gerberich, Susan G. ; Hansen HE ; McGovern, Patricia M. ; Nachreiner, Nancy M. ; Okano A ; Ryan, Andrew D. ; Watt GD
• Description:
  Nurses are at considerable risk for work-related violence. This study compared the experiences of work-related violence among registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to quantify differences in risks and exposures and to gain insight into possible interventions. A random sample (n = 6,300) of licensed Minnesota nurses was surveyed regarding the previous 12-month period. Nurses self-reported violent events and demographic information. After adjustment for potential confounders and nonresponse, LPNs had an increased risk for both physical assault (odds ratio = 1.4; 95% confidence interval = 1.1-1.9) and nonphysical violence (odds ratio = 1.2; 95% confidence interval = 1.0-1.5) compared to RNs. Some exposures resulted in increased risks for both types of violence for RNs and LPNs: working primarily in psychiatric departments and long-term care facilities. In contrast, working in clinics resulted in decreased risks for both license types. Some risks varied by license type. Risk of physical assault was increased for LPNs working with neonatal/pediatric patients, whereas RNs' risk was decreased. RNs' risk of physical violence increased while providing care, whereas LPNs' risk increased while supervising care. A better understanding of how this problem varies by license type and work setting will assist in designing efficacious interventions. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Case Reports Health Personnel Mental Health Occupational Exposure Occupational Health Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety Staff Development Workplace
• Keywords:
  Case Studies Health Care Personnel Injuries Injury Prevention Nurses Nursing Occupational Hazards Physical Stress Physiological Factors Physiological Stress Psychological Effects Psychological Reactions Psychological Stress Risk Analysis Risk Factors Safety Measures Training Traumatic Injuries Work Environment Worker Health

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• ISSN:
  8755-7223
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Minnesota ; OSHA Region 5
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  290-300
• Volume:
  23
• Issue:
  5
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20033014
• Citation:
  J Prof Nurs 2007 Sep-Oct; 23(5):290-300
• Contact Point Address:
  Dr. Nancy M. Nachreiner, Division of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 807, Minneapolis, MN 55455
• Email:
  nachr001@umn.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2007
• NORA Priority Area:
  Disease and Injury: Traumatic Injuries
• Performing Organization:
  University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, Division of Environmental and Occupational Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  19980501
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Professional Nursing
• End Date:
  20020430
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:4f72206b8a49aaf5f06858989401c5d0160b1d615de488cce5ec4c15f9632453a1e024a8c877d94f63b74660c93f76b18194a0c499fa3365be21a8700035d7d0
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/188749/cdc_188749_DS1.pdf
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