A systems analysis of work-related violence in hospitals: stakeholders, contributory factors, and leverage points.

Paul M Salmon; Lauren Coventon; Gemma J.M Read

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A systems analysis of work-related violence in hospitals: stakeholders, contributory factors, and leverage points.

February 22, 2023

Salmon PM, Coventon L, Read GJM. Safety Sci. 2022;156:105899.

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Healthcare workers are at high risk of violence from patients, caregivers, and other healthcare workers. Researchers used three systems thinking methods (ActorMap, AcciMap, and PreventiMap) and stakeholder input to identify factors contributing to work-related violence incidents and interventions that can prevent or mitigate work-related violence.

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