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8 Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies for Nurses

6. CHECK YOUR SOCIO-CULTURAL BIASES

Another important aspect of self-awareness is recognizing how cultural background shapes the way we view the world. These views can affect how we respond to patients and co-workers, and in turn, affect how they respond to us.

For instance, says NIOSH, misunderstandings stemming from language barriers can increase a patient’s anxiety to the point where physical attacks are their only way to communicate frustration or pain.

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