Patient aggression experienced by professional nurses in acute psychiatric ward: South Africa

• Main Authors: Tshinanne G. Thandavhathu (Author), Mary Maluleke (Author), Ndidzulafhi S. Raliphaswa (Author), Mphedziseni E. Rangwaneni (Author), Thingahangwi C. Masutha (Author), Ndivhaleni R. Lavhelani (Author), Duppy Manyuma (Author), Langanani C. Makhado (Author), Takalani E. Thabathe (Author), Lufuno M. Kharivhe (Author), Vusiwana P. Letlalo (Author), Mulatedzi P. Mulaudzi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AOSIS, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Aggression of patients in hospital wards has become an endemic problem and professional nurses are particularly at high risk. Aim: This article presents the types of patient aggression experienced by professional nurses working in an acute psychiatric ward in Vhembe District, South Afric...