Violence from patients and visitors in the emergency department – reporting of aggression by medical staff

The results suggest that not all incidents of violence are reported by staff and that their documentation may be influenced by various factors, both institutional and external. The descriptions of incidents of aggression are short and not very detailed, which makes it difficult to analyze their circumstances and nature. Effective prevention of aggression requires a thorough assessment of the scale and characteristics of this phenomenon. By reporting all incidents of aggression, staff can contribute to a reliable analysis of the problem and thus lead to increased safety in the workplace. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2025;38(6):596-610.