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Workplace Violence: How to Care for the Caregiver
(2023-05) Low, Lisa M.
Workplace violence (WPV) is a significant and increasing concern affecting healthcare workers worldwide. Much research has been conducted to examine the prevalence of workplace violence; however, fewer research studies have examined educational interventions that deal with the emotional stress associated with caring for aggressive patients. The systematic integrated literature review was completed to explore and answer the question as to whether simulation training would support employees in decreasing anxiety while working with a volatile patient population. The proposed educational project was formulated to enlighten key stakeholders in healthcare facilities that simulation training can not only support employees, but also reduce costs associated with lost time and injury. Moreover, simulation training can provide employees with knowledge and skills, practiced in a safe environment, all while gaining new perspectives on the patient’s experience. Healthcare organizations experiencing workplace violence can easily implement simulation training as an effective tool and a tangible solution to mitigate the harmful effects of workplace violence.