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Workplace Violence and Safety Perception Among ENT Physicians in Turkey

— Observational Workplace Violence Perceived Safety Occupational Health Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Physicians

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Online Survey Questionnaire.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Workplace Violence, Perceived Safety, Occupational Health, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Physicians. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
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Official title

Perceived Safety and Security Against Workplace Violence Among Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Physicians: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey Study in Turkey

Overview

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

  • Other Online Survey Questionnaire
    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.

Primary outcome measures

  • Perceived Safety Score Against Workplace Violence [Time frame: At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment)]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
  • Number of Participants Reporting Exposure to Workplace Violence [Time frame: At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment)]
  • Correlation Between Perceived Safety Score and Exposure to Workplace Violence [Time frame: At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment)]

Eligibility criteria

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

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study design

Observational model
Other

Study locations

Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07311629 · Sumeyra Doluoglu · Sumeyra Doluoglu

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗