TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Language barrier as a risk factor for injuries from patient violence among direct care workers in home settings: findings from a U.S. national sample
JO  - Violence and victims
A1  - Byon, Ha Do
A1  - Zhu, Shijun
A1  - Unick, George
A1  - Storr, Carla
A1  - Lipscomb, Jane
SP  - 858
EP  - 868
VL  - 32
IS  - 5
N2  - This study explored potential risk factors for injuries from patient violence among direct care workers in U.S. homes (DCWHs). A national probability sample of 3,377 DCWHs including home health and personal care aides was analyzed using complex sample analysis and generalized estimating equation. Injury from violence was defined as a workrelated injury sustained by aggression, violence, or abuse that was reported to the agency, required medical attention or resulted in absenteeism from work. An association between suffering an injury from patient violence and having a language barrier with patients was noted (OR = 4.44; 95% CI = 1.57, 12.56; p =.005). <br><br>FINDINGS illuminate the importance of homecare providers to match language between DCWHs and patients to reduce patient violence and improve quality of care in the home setting.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0886-6708
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.VV-D-16-00021
ID  - ref1
ER  -