When Care Turns Hostile—Threats and Violence Toward Staff in Somatic Healthcare.
Background/Objectives: Workplace violence in the healthcare sector is a growing global concern. Defined as incidents where staff are abused, threatened, or assaulted in work-related contexts, this issue affects over half of healthcare personnel worldwide, with nurses being particularly vulnerable. T...
| Publicado en: | Nursing Reports Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 5 - 21 |
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Jan2026
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