Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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Workplace violence against emergency nurses is common worldwide. This study aimed to gain a more thorough overview of the point prevalence of workplace violence against emergency nurses and the preventive measures used in emergency departments in Taiwan. ⋯ This questionnaire survey revealed that the current preventive measures for workplace violence against emergency nurses in Taiwan were not effective. The relevant measures should be improved, thereby reducing the prevalence and severity of workplace violence against emergency nurses.