Stresses that trigger violence against hospital staff revealed
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Stresses that trigger violence against hospital staff revealed

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Healthcare workers could look out for catalysts of violent patient behaviour

Nurses are at increased risk of violence when patients have cognitive impairment or are demanding to leave the healthcare setting, according to a study that sheds light on the triggers to violence against healthcare workers.

Nursing Standard. 29, 1, 16-16. doi: 10.7748/ns.29.1.16.s20

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09 September 2014 / Vol 29 issue 1

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