Korean J Adult Nurs.  2015 Oct;27(5):548-558. 10.7475/kjan.2015.27.5.548.

Experience of Workplace Violence among Intensive Care Unit Nurses

• Hwang YY
• Park Y
• Park S

• KMID: 2221733
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2015.27.5.548

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to explore the experience of workplace violence among intensive care unit nurses.
METHODS
The participants of this research were twelve registered nurses who work in the intensive care units (ICU) at the hospitals in Seoul and Gyunggido. Data were collected by individual in-depth interviews and analyzed using the phenomenological methodology by Colaizzi.
RESULTS
From significant statements, five theme clusters emerged as follow; 1) vulnerable young women to violence, 2) my own reflection was bruised and exhausted, 3) a hopeless everyday, 4) seeking a solution in relation, 5) establishing one's status as a professional nurse.
CONCLUSION
This study provides a profound understanding on the experiences of workplace violence among ICU nurses. The hospitals are suggested to provide a safe environment by developing programs and policies to prevent and cope with hospital workplace violence for ICU nurses.

MeSH Terms

Female
Humans
Intensive Care Units*
Critical Care*
Seoul
Violence
Workplace Violence*

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