THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE TOWARDS NURSING STAFF IN ELBASAN

Albana SULA, Elona DYBELI, Ilda TAKA, Rajmonda HIDA, Shqipe LUTA, Luljeta LESI, Armelda TETA

Abstract

Introduction The violence at the workplace against the medical personnel these days can be defined as a global problem. The Purpose: The identification of the primary characteristics of the violent episodes against the nurse personnel in the prefecture of Elbasan and the analyzing of its short and long term effects. Methodology: It is a cross- sectional study conducted through the administration of a structured questionnaire, at the nurse personnel in the Regional Hospital, The Specialties Policlinic and Health Centers in Elbasan. The compilation of the questionnaire was conducted through the use of the Google Forms platform. The duration of the questionnaire was from 18- 20 April 2023. The data was analyzed by the SPSS version. Results: 84% of the participants in the study were females, and 37% were males. 54% of the surveyed admitted that during their work experience they have encountered violence phenomena. As short term effects are considered: 17.8% agitation/shaking; 21.5% fear; 11.1% calm; 4.0% courageous. The sample has considered as long term effects such as: lack of professional gratification (12.9%); uncertainty during work (16.9%); demoralization (7.7%); stress (17.5%). Conclusions and Recommendations: The nurse personnel is most likely to experience violence during work. Such phenomena have a deep psychological impact causing demoralization, anxiety, fear and continuous panic even lack of the will to practice their profession. It is of a great importance to prevent this phenomena.

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