Perceived Safety and Security Against Workplace Violence Among Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Physicians: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey Study in Turkey
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 450
- 主要终点
- Perceived Safety Score Against Workplace Violence
研究概览
简要总结
This multicenter, cross-sectional survey study aims to evaluate the perceived level of safety and security against workplace violence among otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ENT-HNS) physicians in Turkey. The study investigates the association between exposure to workplace violence and perceived safety, as well as the adequacy of institutional support mechanisms. Data will be collected through an anonymous online questionnaire distributed nationwide. The findings are expected to contribute to awareness and the development of preventive strategies and institutional safety policies for healthcare professionals.
详细描述
Workplace violence against healthcare professionals represents a significant occupational hazard, particularly for physicians working in high-risk clinical settings. ENT-HNS physicians frequently encounter high patient volumes, emergency conditions, and invasive procedures, which may increase the risk of violent incidents.
This non-interventional, cross-sectional study will be conducted using an anonymous, online survey distributed to ENT-HNS specialists and residents across Turkey. The questionnaire includes demographic and professional characteristics, workload indicators, exposure to different types of workplace violence (verbal, physical, and threats), reporting behaviors, and perceived safety levels measured using the "Healthcare Professionals' Safety and Security Perception Scale Against Violence."
The study involves minimal risk, limited to possible psychological discomfort due to recalling prior experiences of violence. No identifying information will be collected, and all data will be stored securely. Results will be reported in aggregate form only.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Licensed ENT-HNS specialist or resident physician
- •Aged 18 years or older
- •Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
排除标准
- •Physicians from other medical specialties
- •Surveys with more than 20% missing data
研究组 & 干预措施
ENT Physicians
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT-HNS) specialist and resident physicians aged 18 years or older working in Turkey who voluntarily participate in the study.
干预措施: Online Survey Questionnaire (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Perceived Safety Score Against Workplace Violence
时间窗: At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment)
Total score obtained from the Healthcare Professionals' Safety and Security Perception Scale Against Violence, a self-administered questionnaire assessing perceived safety and security in the workplace. The scale consists of items scored on a Likert-type scale, with a minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 10. Higher scores indicate a higher perceived level of safety and security against workplace violence.
次要结局
- Number of Participants Reporting Exposure to Workplace Violence(At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment))
- Correlation Between Perceived Safety Score and Exposure to Workplace Violence(At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment))
研究者
Sumeyra DOLUOGLU
Assoc. Prof. Sumeyra Doluoglu, MD Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery University of Health Sciences, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Türkiye
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi