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A Survey of Workplace Violence in a New Zealand Emergency Department—Is the Current Reporting System Working? A Short Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The ED workforce experiences high levels of workplace violence (WPV), but data is often poorly captured. This study aimed to review WPV incidents and rates of formal reporting. METHODS: Prospective electronic QR survey of WPV incidents in ED. RESULTS: Ninety respondents reported WPV incidents in ED, compared to 45 formal reports. Most WPV cases reported by nurses were from patients and were verbal in nature. Concerningly, almost 1/5 were considering leaving the ED after the WPV incident. CONCLUSION: WPV is a significant, ongoing, underreported issue in ED that harms staff well-being and threatens the retention of the future workforce.

Source: Emergency Medicine Australasia

DOI: 10.1111/1742-6723.70223

Authors: Katherine Corney, Zoë Neilson, Nikita Brazil, Brad Peckler, Alice Rogan

Institutions: Wellington Hospital, University of Otago

Language: English

Topic: Workplace Violence and Bullying

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7127944198

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