Violencia laboral en urgencias extrahospitalarias: una revisión sistemática y líneas de intervención psicológica

Workplace violence has grown exponentially in recent years. The objective of this paper is to present a systematic review of the literature, as well as to point out some specific outlines of psychological intervention. Generally, high rates of physical and verbal violence are reported; however, major differences are observed in the variables associated with aggressions that are likely to be linked to the organization of the healthcare system in each country. It is recommended: a) specialized training to professionals working in emergency services; b) preventions programs aimed to the training in communication skills with patients and/or those accompanying them, identifying risk situations and implementing safety measures; and c) psychological care to professionals who have suffered aggressions.