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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
Notes
- Abstract:
- Background: Workplace violence is a world-wide health problem. Researchers in the United States have reported that 75%-100% of nursing staff employed on acute psychiatric units have been assaulted at least once during their careers. Purpose: The primary purpose of the project was to determine the effects of patient-initiated assaults on hospital- based psychiatric staff. The secondary purpose was to formulate recommendations for interventions that could assist staff in coping with the assaults if significant distress was detected. Theoretical Framework: Merle Mishel’s theory of uncertainty in illness was used to guide the project. Methods: Descriptive survey utilizing the Impact of Event Scale and the Assault Response Questionnaire. A literature review was conducted to determine evidence based clinical interventions for staff victims. Results: Forty four percent (n = 4) of participants reported moderate to severe distress. Six participants were found to have a medium to high chance of developing a stress related disorder. Although it was a small sample size (n = 9) a strong positive correlation between level of intrusion and emotional symptoms was detected. Bio-physiological symptoms were strongly correlated with both intrusion and avoidance. Conclusions: Continued research to determine the effects of patient-initiated assaults is supported by the project findings. The project findings include the consideration of the use of psychological first aid to augment coping strategies post assault and routine screening of staff victims to determine their ongoing reactions that may warrant clinical intervention.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (D.N.P.)--Barry University, 2012.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 50-55).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Monica Scaccianoce. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- R727.2.S33 2012_ScaccianoceMonica ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- R727.2.S33 2012 ( lcc )
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