Experience of workplace violence during medical speciality training in Turkey

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dc.contributor.authorAcik, Y
dc.contributor.authorDeveci, E
dc.contributor.authorGunes, G
dc.contributor.authorGulbayrak, C
dc.contributor.authorDabak, S
dc.contributor.authorSaka, G
dc.contributor.authorVural, G
dc.contributor.authorCan, G
dc.contributor.authorBilgin, NG
dc.contributor.authorDundar, PE
dc.contributor.authorErguder, T
dc.contributor.authorTokdemir, M
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-18T12:07:43Z
dc.date.available2024-07-18T12:07:43Z
dc.description.abstractAims To determine the type, extent and effects of workplace violence among residents during postgraduate speciality training in various departments of medical schools in Turkey. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in seven medical schools representing all geographical regions of Turkey. All physicians in speciality training in the selected medical schools were asked to complete a semi-structured 'violence questionnaire' addressing the type (emotional, physical and sexual) and extent of violence experienced, the perpetrators of the violence and the victim's reactions to the experience. Results A total of 1712 residents out of 2442 completed the questionnaire. In all, 68% indicated they had experienced some form of workplace violence, 67% had experienced verbal violence, 16% had experienced physical violence and 3% had experienced sexual violence. The victims' most prevalent reactions to violence included being deeply disturbed but feeling they had to cope with it for the sake of their career (39%), being distressed (26%) but considering that such events are common in all occupations and discounting it and being confused and bewildered and unsure how to respond (19%). The most frequently named perpetrators of verbal violence were relatives/friends of patients (36%) and academic staff (36%), followed by other residents/senior residents (21%), patients (20%), heads of department (13%) and non-medical hospital staff (6%). Conclusions Physicians in speciality training in medical schools in Turkey are subject to significant verbal, physical or sexual violence. Precautions to prevent such exposure are urgently needed.
dc.identifier.issn0962-7480
dc.identifier.other1471-8405
dc.identifier.urihttp://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/10583
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.publisherOXFORD UNIV PRESS
dc.titleExperience of workplace violence during medical speciality training in Turkey
dc.typeArticle

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