Workplace Violence and Aggression Prevention Program

Evidence Base:

One comprehensive literature review revealed that “studies that measured program impact on managing aggressive behaviour generally found positive changes in test scores and observed behaviour following training”. (Wang, 2008, p.3).

Relevance To Canadian Context:

In recent years, the health care sector has witnessed an increase in the occurrence of violence and aggressive acts towards staff. According to a report published by Statistics Canada, 34% of nurses working in hospitals or long-term care facilities reported physical assault from a resident over a one-year period and 47% reported emotional abuse during that same timeframe. (Continuing Care Safety Association, 2022).

Other Important Information:

They also provide manual so that organizations can assess their readiness for such program