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This is a Systematic Review study.

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This review aims to identify barriers in reporting workplace violence against healthcare workers and evaluate current practices.

February 23, 2026BMC Health Services ResearchOpen Access

Workplace violence against healthcare workers: a scoping review of reporting practices, barriers to reporting and institutional responses (2020–2025)

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This review aims to identify barriers in reporting workplace violence against healthcare workers and evaluate current practices.
Conducted a scoping review following Arksey and O’Malley’s framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
Included studies in English, Portuguese, or Spanish that addressed reporting practices, barriers, and policies.
Screened 232 records, with 35 studies included from various geographic regions, focusing on Asia and Europe.
Verbal violence was the most frequent form reported, with rates between 20–91%.
Over 50% of studies reported underreporting rates exceeding 50%.
Barriers identified included the belief that reporting is ineffective (60%) and ineffective reporting systems (63%).

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Scoping review reveals underreporting of workplace violence in healthcare workers, highlighting the need for improved digital platforms and safety culture.

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Abreu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699ba05e72792ae9fd86feb5 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-026-14244-4

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Scoping review reveals underreporting of workplace violence in healthcare workers, highlighting the need for improved digital platforms and safety culture.

Workplace violence against healthcare workers: a scoping review of reporting practices, barriers to reporting and institutional responses (2020–2025)

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Workplace violence against healthcare workers: a scoping review of reporting practices, barriers to reporting and institutional responses (2020–2025)

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