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ICU staff face hidden dangers: study probes violence from patients and visitors

NCT ID NCT06921083

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study surveys nurses and physicians working in Swiss intensive care units to understand their experiences with aggression, conflict, and threats from patients and relatives. Participants fill out a questionnaire about the types and frequency of violent incidents, how they respond, and what safety measures are in place. The goal is to gather insights that could help make ICU environments safer for healthcare professionals.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward better training and policies to reduce violence and improve safety for ICU healthcare workers.
What could go wrong
This is an observational survey study, so it cannot test any intervention. Results may not apply outside Switzerland or beyond the specific ICUs studied.

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Study facts

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Participants

308 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Nurses and physicians working in the intensive care unit at Swiss hospitals

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Consenting nurses and physicians currently working in Swiss intensive care units * Nurses and physicians consenting to participate will be included Exclusion Criteria: * Nurses and physicians who do not consent

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Conditions

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Occupational Stress

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Workplace stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Basel, Intensive Care Unit

    Basel, Canton of Basel-City, 4031, Switzerland

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