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KMID : 0367020150270050548
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Journal of Korean Academic of Adult Nursing
2015 Volume.27 No. 5 p.548 ~ p.558
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Experience of Workplace Violence among Intensive Care Unit Nurses
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황윤영:Hwang Yoon-Young
박영례:Park Young-Rye/박성희:Park Sung-Hee
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Abstract
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Purpose : The purpose of this study was to explore the experience of workplace violence among intensive care unit nurses.
Methods : The participants of this research were twelve registered nurses who work in the intensive care units (ICU) at the hospitals in Seoul and Gyunggido. Data were collected by individual in-depth interviews and analyzed using the phenomenological methodology by Colaizzi.
Results : From significant statements, five theme clusters emerged as follow; 1) vulnerable young women to violence, 2) my own reflection was bruised and exhausted, 3) a hopeless everyday, 4) seeking a solution in relation, 5) establishing one’s status as a professional nurse.
Conclusion : This study provides a profound understanding on the experiences of workplace violence among ICU nurses. The hospitals are suggested to provide a safe environment by developing programs and policies to prevent and cope with hospital workplace violence for ICU nurses.
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KEYWORD
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Qualitative study, Workplace violence, Intensive care unit, Nurses
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