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Using Implementation Science to Explore the Facilitators and Barriers of Creating a Workplace Violence Reporting System in the Context of Pakistan [Title Slide]
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Abstract
This presentation was accepted as a poster. The format was modified to a brief presentation to accommodate the hybrid in-person/virtual event.
Issue/Objectives: Workplace violence (WPV) is a serious occupational problem that manifests globally. However, the magnitude of WPV is particularly high in hospitals, due to the stressful environment and the nature of the work. Nurses face a heightened risk of experiencing WPV, as they work closely with patients and their family members. Implementing interventions to reduce WPV have remained challenging for healthcare organizations due to the under reporting of incidents of WPV. An easy and simple WPV reporting system within the hospital is critical to encouraging nurses to report incidents of violence. To determine the feasibility of implementing a workplace violence reporting system for nurses in the context of hospitals in Pakistan. To assess nurses' understanding of and ability to recognize WPV, as well as their level of awareness surrounding the importance of reporting WPV incidents.
Methodology: This study has been conducted in one public and one private hospitals in Pakistan. Moreover, the data also be collected from nurses who are from Pakistan and currently working in the Canadian healthcare system. The study followed the implementation science approach which is guided by the Active Implementation Framework (AIF). The implementation stages are: (a) Exploration, (b) Installation, (c) Initial implementation, (d) Full Implementation. At present, this study is limited to the exploration phase of AIF. The Violence Incident Form (VIF) a one page validated checklist for reporting incidents of WPV will be introduced to the study settings. To achieve this purpose, a qualitative exploratory design for the data collection has been used. Online In-depth Interviews (IDIs) are conducted with nurses, nursing supervisors, and hospital administrators. Meetings are conducted with individuals from the Safety and Quality Department or HR Department at each hospital. Moreover, the key Informant Interviews (KIIs) are conducted with nurses who are from Pakistan and currently working in the Canadian healthcare settings.
Results: The last stage of the data analysis is in progress.
Discussion/Conclusion: Interventions to reduce WPV will only be achieved if hospital management is aware of the severity of the issue and are involved in creating a violence-free environment for healthcare providers. However, the severity of WPV cannot be effectively identified without a functional reporting system. Achieving these goals is critical, because creating a safe work environment encourages nurses to remain in the nursing profession and provide quality care to patients, which will lead to a positive impact on health outcomes within society.
Notes
References:
Somani, R., Muntaner, C., Smith, P., Hillan, E., Velonis, AJ. (2022) Increased workplace bullying against nurses during COVID 19: A health and safety issue, Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 12 (9) 47-53, https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v12n9p47
Somani, R., Muntaner, C., Hillan, E., Velonis, AJ., Smith, P. (2021). A systematic review: Effectiveness of interventions to de-escalate workplace violence against nurses in healthcare settings. Safety and Health at Work. (12) 289-295. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shaw.2021.04.004
Hamblin, L. E., Essenmacher, L., Luborsky, M., Russell, J., Janisse J., Upfal M. (2017). Worksite walkthrough intervention: Data-driven prevention of workplace violence on hospital units J Occup Environ Med, 59(9):875-884.
Sigma Membership
Lambda Pi at-Large
Type
Presentation-Oral Standard Event
Format Type
Text-based Document, Video Recording
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Workplace Violence, WPV, Hospitals
Recommended Citation
Somani, Rozina and Muntaner, Carles, "Facilitators and Barriers of Creating a Workplace Violence Reporting System in the Context of Pakistan" (2023). Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE). 3.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2023/presentations_2023/3
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
Conference Year
2023
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Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2023-02-17
Facilitators and Barriers of Creating a Workplace Violence Reporting System in the Context of Pakistan
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
This presentation was accepted as a poster. The format was modified to a brief presentation to accommodate the hybrid in-person/virtual event.
Issue/Objectives: Workplace violence (WPV) is a serious occupational problem that manifests globally. However, the magnitude of WPV is particularly high in hospitals, due to the stressful environment and the nature of the work. Nurses face a heightened risk of experiencing WPV, as they work closely with patients and their family members. Implementing interventions to reduce WPV have remained challenging for healthcare organizations due to the under reporting of incidents of WPV. An easy and simple WPV reporting system within the hospital is critical to encouraging nurses to report incidents of violence. To determine the feasibility of implementing a workplace violence reporting system for nurses in the context of hospitals in Pakistan. To assess nurses' understanding of and ability to recognize WPV, as well as their level of awareness surrounding the importance of reporting WPV incidents.
Methodology: This study has been conducted in one public and one private hospitals in Pakistan. Moreover, the data also be collected from nurses who are from Pakistan and currently working in the Canadian healthcare system. The study followed the implementation science approach which is guided by the Active Implementation Framework (AIF). The implementation stages are: (a) Exploration, (b) Installation, (c) Initial implementation, (d) Full Implementation. At present, this study is limited to the exploration phase of AIF. The Violence Incident Form (VIF) a one page validated checklist for reporting incidents of WPV will be introduced to the study settings. To achieve this purpose, a qualitative exploratory design for the data collection has been used. Online In-depth Interviews (IDIs) are conducted with nurses, nursing supervisors, and hospital administrators. Meetings are conducted with individuals from the Safety and Quality Department or HR Department at each hospital. Moreover, the key Informant Interviews (KIIs) are conducted with nurses who are from Pakistan and currently working in the Canadian healthcare settings.
Results: The last stage of the data analysis is in progress.
Discussion/Conclusion: Interventions to reduce WPV will only be achieved if hospital management is aware of the severity of the issue and are involved in creating a violence-free environment for healthcare providers. However, the severity of WPV cannot be effectively identified without a functional reporting system. Achieving these goals is critical, because creating a safe work environment encourages nurses to remain in the nursing profession and provide quality care to patients, which will lead to a positive impact on health outcomes within society.
Description
The session will provide the facilitators and barriers to implement a workplace violence (WPV) reporting system in the healthcare settings in low middle income countries including Pakistan. There is considerable evidence that a WPV reporting system is one of the most significant steps towards reducing violence against healthcare providers.
Target Audience: Clinical, Academic, Students, Leaders and Researcher