Psychiatric trainees’ experiences of workplace violence: qualitative analysis
Aims and method We aimed to explore experiences of workplace violence in a New Zealand sample of psychiatric trainees and to identify barriers to achieving safe practice and ways of enhancing workplace safety. In a qualitative study, we used interpretive description to inform and design in-depth e...
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| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2025-04-01
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| Series: | BJPsych Bulletin |
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| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056469424000068/type/journal_article |
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| Summary: | Aims and method
We aimed to explore experiences of workplace violence in a New Zealand sample of psychiatric trainees and to identify barriers to achieving safe practice and ways of enhancing workplace safety. In a qualitative study, we used interpretive description to inform and design in-depth exploration of participants’ experiences. We interviewed 12 psychiatric trainees. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.
Results
There were three main themes: (a) violence as ‘part of the job’, leading to a culture of silence; (b) empowering trainees to address a sense of learned helplessness; and (c) conflict embedded within the unique nature of psychiatry.
Clinical implications
Organisation-led systems-based procedures are instrumental in promoting workplace safety. Specific measures include peer-based support and implementing clear, tailored safety protocols, particularly for situations of crisis assessment. Training should include culturally focused education with specific guidance to mitigate violence.
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| ISSN: | 2056-4694 2056-4708 |