@article{ref1,
title="Psychiatric trainees' experiences of workplace violence: qualitative analysis",
journal="BJPsych bulletin",
year="2024",
author="Fowler, Lauren and Vara, Alisha and Ng, Lillian",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="AIMS AND METHOD: We aimed to explore experiences of workplace violence in a New Zealand sample of psychiatric trainees and to identify barriers to achieving safe practice and ways of enhancing workplace safety. In a qualitative study, we used interpretive description to inform and design in-depth exploration of participants' experiences. We interviewed 12 psychiatric trainees. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. <br><br>RESULTS: There were three main themes: (a) violence as 'part of the job', leading to a culture of silence; (b) empowering trainees to address a sense of learned helplessness; and (c) conflict embedded within the unique nature of psychiatry. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Organisation-led systems-based procedures are instrumental in promoting workplace safety. Specific measures include peer-based support and implementing clear, tailored safety protocols, particularly for situations of crisis assessment. Training should include culturally focused education with specific guidance to mitigate violence.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2056-4694",
doi="10.1192/bjb.2024.6",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2024.6"
}