Anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder in nurses exposed to horizontal violence: a network analysis

• DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-02408-8
• Publication Date: 2024-10-14T03:12:28Z
• Authors: Huimin Wei; Mengqi Liu; Zhiwei Wang; Wenran Qu; Simeng Zhang; Bingyan Zhang; Peiyun Zhou; Zongke Long; Xiaorong Luan
• Keywords: Depression; Traumatic stress; Nursing management; Pain medicine

Horizontal violence can cause serious mental health problems for nurses, particularly anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. However, the intrinsic linkage mechanism between symptoms of disorder in nurses exposed to horizontal is unclear. This study aims elucidate characteristics networks among with exposure. Data this cross-sectional were obtained from baseline portion a short longitudinal survey conducted at four tertiary hospitals Shandong Province, China. A total 510 exposure completed General Information Scale, Negative Acts Questionnaire, Seven-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Nine-item Patient Health Four-item SPAN. The network model was constructed using analysis. expected influence bridge nodes calculated. stability accuracy estimated. results show that A4 (Trouble relaxing) P1 (Startle) had highest network. D9 (Suicidality ideation) A5 (Restlessness) key symptoms. "Trouble relaxing", "Startle", "Suicidality ideation", "Restlessness" are all need be urgently improved most violence. Nursing administrators policymakers should implement intervention programs these as early possible maximize nurses' health.