Workplace Violence in the Health Sector: State of the Art


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Cooper CL, Swanson N

Publisher:

World Health Organization

Pages:

67

Description:

This paper explores the literature and issues associated with violence
in the health sector. It assesses the scope, definition and global context of workplace violence, information and reporting of violence, existing evidence of the prevalence of violence, the origins of violence, the impact of violence, and prevention and interventions to minimize workplace violence in the health sector. The final section highlights some of the gaps in research and practice. [adapted from introduction]

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