Australia violence nursing 2025

The document presents a comprehensive study on workplace violence experienced by nurses and midwives in New South Wales (NSW), highlighting the prevalence, types, and consequences of such violence. It reveals that a significant percentage of healthcare workers face verbal and physical abuse from patients and their families, with emergency, mental health, and aged care sectors being particularly affected. The study utilized an online questionnaire with over 3,600 participants, making it one of the largest studies on this issue in Australia. Key findings include high rates of reported violence (80% in six months), psychological impacts on staff, inadequate employer responses to incidents, and a call for improved safety measures and training. Recommendations emphasize the need for policy enforcement, mandatory training, better reporting mechanisms, and active involvement of nurses in developing strategies to combat workplace violence.