Biphasic Methods in Developing an Anti-Workplace Violence Program for Healthcare Institutions

Workplace violence, commonly known as WPV, was a prominent occurrence, particularly within the healthcare environment. The occurrence of workplace violence (WPV) targeting healthcare workers (HCWs) had witnessed a surge amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of the study was to develop triphasic methods by exploring the intended anti-workplace violence interventions among healthcare institutions, specifically hospitals in Batangas. This investigation utilized a three-phase research design that aimed to undertake an analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data to create a bespoke questionnaire pertaining to the efficacy of anti-violence measures in the healthcare workplace. An exploratory sequential design encompassed a research methodology that integrated both qualitative and quantitative methods. In this particular study design, the sequential steps involved the initial collection and analysis of qualitative data followed by the subsequent collection and analysis of quantitative data. Salvador et al. (2020) employed a three-stage exploratory sequential mixed-methods strategy. In phase one, the researchers conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with 20 nurses. The Colaizzi approach was used to examine the data collected from these interviews. In phase two, the qualitative findings were converted into survey components, constructs, and items. The nursing process system concept was used to develop this new survey instrument. Finally, in phase three, validation was done to formally approach an extensive program tool that emphasized anti-violence. The aimed of the studied was to explore the workplace violence experienced by nurses in hospitals to provided a strategic intervention thus, this was implemented among hospitals in Batangas.  Hospitals was classified according to functionality, known to acknowledged all kinds of illnesses, deformities, or diseases.  The local context provided insights and statistics that was directly pertinent to the country's healthcare system and nursing staff.  It assisted in addressing specific difficulties and needed faced by Filipino nurses and healthcare facilities.  There had been incidents and reports of workplace violence, and knowing the precise elements that contributed to violence in this setting led to more targeted interventions and solutions.  The variety of healthcare settings and the availability of resources was also factors in selecting Batangas province.