Citation

Zampieron A, Saraiva M, Pranovi R, Laskari A, Buja A. J. Ren. Care 2010; 36(2): 60-67.

Affiliation

School of Nursing, Padua University Hospital, Italy.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1755-6686.2010.00148.x

PMID

20591000

Abstract

Goals: This descriptive survey aims to explore strategies for the prevention and management of violence and aggression in renal units in 12 European countries. Method: The convenience sample consisting of dialysis, nephrological and transplantation units in European countries was used. A questionnaire, developed with the collaboration of National Associations, was used. Data were analysed using STATA software. A preliminary descriptive variable analysis was performed followed by a verification of the association between variables; values of p < 0.002 were considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 436 completed questionnaires were received (participation rate: 22%). Written policies and procedures regarding violence and aggression are present in 18% of units. Educational strategies are available in less than 20% of units. Incidents are prevented by security staff (48%) or pharmacological treatment (66%). Incident reporting is mandatory for any violent and aggressive behaviour in 66% of units. There are differences between European countries. Discussion and conclusion: Violence and aggression prevention and management strategies are not widely implemented throughout Europe. The dissemination of information on the prevention and management of violence and aggression is vital.

Language: en