Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am. 2025 Dec;37(4):593-605. doi: 10.1016/j.cnc.2025.07.004. Epub 2025 Aug 23.
ABSTRACT
Workplace violence (WPV) in health care is rising and often underreported, especially in high-stress environments like critical care units. Nurses are the most affected, facing both patient-initiated violence-often due to delirium-and interpersonal aggression, such as bullying. WPV leads to burnout, job dissatisfaction, turnover, and compromised patient-care. Despite the high costs, there are no national mandates for prevention. Evidence including Occupational Health and Safety Administration, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, and Registered Nurses Association of Ontario guidelines support a multifaceted approach that includes policy changes, staff training, and supportive workplace culture.
PMID:41193152 | DOI:10.1016/j.cnc.2025.07.004
