Violence in A&E departments: a systematic review of the literature
Accident and Emergency NursingPublished 1 April 2001
G C Stirling, Jeanette Higgins, Matthew W Cooke
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The aim of this paper is to determine the risks to staff of working in A&E and to determine methods of risk-reduction, using searches of literature and web-based resources.
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Violence against A&E staff is increasing, and national initiatives have been implemented to counter the threat to staff. The aim of this paper is to determine the risks to staff of working in A&E and to determine methods of risk-reduction, using searches of literature and web-based resources. There is also critical appraisal of the data therein.
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