Abstract

PAULA, Glaudston Silva de et al. Work-related violence in psychiatry in the perception of nursing workers. SMAD, Rev. Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool Drog. (Ed. port.) [online]. 2017, vol.13, n.2, pp. 86-92. ISSN 1806-6976.  http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v13i2p86-92.

The objective in this study was to analyze the types of violence related to the work at a psychiatric inpatient service as perceived by the nursing professionals and to discuss the repercussions for the group members’ health. Qualitative and descriptive research, undertaken at a psychiatric inpatient service of a teaching hospital. The semistructured interview technique was used with 16 nursing workers. Content analysis was applied to the testimonies. It was identified that both psychological and institutional violence, deriving from the inappropriate work conditions, negatively affect the professionals and nursing practice. In conclusion, it is important for the institution to invest in preventive actions in order to promote the group’s health and the quality of the service offered.

Keywords : Nursing; Violence at Work; Psychiatric Hospital; Occupational Health.

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