Occupational Health, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Physicians, Perceived Safety, Workplace Violence
Conditions
Keywords
Workplace violence, Safety perception, Otolaryngology, Healthcare professionals, Turkey
Brief summary
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.
Detailed description
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.
Interventions
An anonymous, web-based questionnaire administered via Google Forms to assess demographic characteristics, workload, exposure to workplace violence, reporting behaviors, and perceived safety against workplace violence using a validated safety perception scale.
Sponsors
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Licensed ENT-HNS specialist or resident physician * Aged 18 years or older * Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Physicians from other medical specialties * Surveys with more than 20% missing data
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Perceived Safety Score Against Workplace Violence | 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. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Participants Reporting Exposure to Workplace Violence | At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment) | Self-reported exposure to workplace violence, categorized as verbal violence, physical violence, and threats, assessed using a structured questionnaire developed for this study. |
| Correlation Between Perceived Safety Score and Exposure to Workplace Violence | At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment) | Correlation between: Perceived Safety Score measured by the Healthcare Professionals' Safety and Security Perception Scale Against Violence (continuous total score, range 0-10), and Exposure to workplace violence (yes/no), assessed via self-reported questionnaire. |
Outcome results
None listed