Patient aggression experienced by professional nurses in acute psychiatric ward: South Africa

Background: Aggression of patients in hospital wards has become an endemic problem and professional nurses are particularly at high risk. Aim: This article presents the types of patient aggression experienced by professional nurses working in an acute psychiatric ward in Vhembe District, South Afri...

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Published in:Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Main Authors: Tshinanne G. Thandavhathu, Mary Maluleke, Ndidzulafhi S. Raliphaswa, Mphedziseni E. Rangwaneni, Thingahangwi C. Masutha, Ndivhaleni R. Lavhelani, Duppy Manyuma, Langanani C. Makhado, Takalani E. Thabathe, Lufuno M. Kharivhe, Vusiwana P. Letlalo, Mulatedzi P. Mulaudzi
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: AOSIS 2024-02-01
Subjects:
acute psychiatric ward
aggression
experience
psychiatric patient
professional nurse
Online Access:https://hsag.co.za/index.php/hsag/article/view/2158

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