Citation

Rees C, Wirihana L, Eley R, Ossieran-Moisson R, Hegney D. J. Nurs. Adm. 2018; 48(9): 452-458.

Affiliation

Author Affiliations: Professor (Dr Rees), School of Psychology, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia; Senior Lecturer (Dr Wirihana), School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Noosa; Academic Research Manager (Dr Eley), Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane; Research Officer (Ms Ossieran-Moisson), School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia; Professorial Research Fellow (Dr Hegney), Research Division, Central Queensland University, Brisbane, Queensland, and Adjunct Professor of Nursing (Dr Hegney), School of Nursing, The University of Adelaide, South Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/NNA.0000000000000648

PMID

30134377

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This article reports findings from a 2016 survey exploring the working life of nurses/midwives in Queensland, Australia. Responses related to occupational violence (OV) are reported.

BACKGROUND: OV is linked to high rates of burnout. It is imperative to continue efforts to understand how to avoid burnout and build nurse/midwives' resilience.

METHODS: A total of 2397 nurse/midwives working in Queensland responded to the survey and were asked to answer 8 questions related to OV.

RESULTS: In the last 3 months, 53% of nurses/midwives had experienced OV. Those respondents had significantly higher rates of burnout and lower resilience and rated the practice environment lower than their counterparts who had not experienced violence.

CONCLUSIONS: The experience of OV significantly impacts nurse resilience and levels of burnout. To retain nurses, attention must be given to reduce OV and support nurses who have experienced it.

Language: en