Workplace ViolenceNCT07311629
Workplace Violence and Safety Perception Among ENT Physicians in Turkey
An observational study of Workplace Violence and Perceived Safety, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi.
Trial summary
This multicenter, cross-sectional survey study aims to evaluate the perceived level of safety and security against workplace violence among otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ENT-HNS) physicians in Turkey. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Workplace Violence, Perceived Safety, Occupational Health
- What is being tested?
- Online Survey Questionnaire
- How many people
- 450 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 2 Apr 2026to 1 Sep 2026
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT-HNS) specialist and resident physicians aged 18 years or older working in Turkey who voluntarily participate in the study.
Who may be able to join
- Licensed ENT-HNS specialist or resident physician
- Aged 18 years or older
- Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
Who cannot join
- Physicians from other medical specialties
- Surveys with more than 20% missing data
About this study
Official title: Perceived Safety and Security Against Workplace Violence Among Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Physicians: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey Study in Turkey
This multicenter, cross-sectional survey study aims to evaluate the perceived level of safety and security against workplace violence among otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ENT-HNS) physicians in Turkey. The study investigates the association between exposure to workplace violence and perceived safety, as well as the adequacy of institutional support mechanisms. Data will be collected through an anonymous online questionnaire distributed nationwide. The findings are expected to contribute to awareness and the development of preventive strategies and institutional safety policies for healthcare professionals.
Read the detailed description
Workplace violence against healthcare professionals represents a significant occupational hazard, particularly for physicians working in high-risk clinical settings. ENT-HNS physicians frequently encounter high patient volumes, emergency conditions, and invasive procedures, which may increase the risk of violent incidents.
This non-interventional, cross-sectional study will be conducted using an anonymous, online survey distributed to ENT-HNS specialists and residents across Turkey. The questionnaire includes demographic and professional characteristics, workload indicators, exposure to different types of workplace violence (verbal, physical, and threats), reporting behaviors, and perceived safety levels measured using the "Healthcare Professionals' Safety and Security Perception Scale Against Violence."
The study involves minimal risk, limited to possible psychological discomfort due to recalling prior experiences of violence. No identifying information will be collected, and all data will be stored securely. Results will be reported in aggregate form only.
- Conditions
- Workplace Violence, Perceived Safety, Occupational Health, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Physicians
- Being tested
- Online Survey Questionnaire
- Keywords
- Workplace violence, Safety perception, Otolaryngology, Healthcare professionals, Turkey
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Online Survey QuestionnaireOther
An anonymous, web-based questionnaire administered via Google Forms to assess demographic characteristics, workload, exposure to workplace violence, reporting behaviors, and perceived safety against workplace violence using a validated safety perception scale.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| ENT Physicians | Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT-HNS) specialist and resident physicians aged 18 years or older working in Turkey who voluntarily participate in the study. Receives: Other: Online Survey Questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Perceived Safety Score Against Workplace Violence
Total score obtained from the Healthcare Professionals' Safety and Security Perception Scale Against Violence, a self-administered questionnaire assessing perceived safety and security in the workplace.
The scale consists of items scored on a Likert-type scale, with a minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 10.
Higher scores indicate a higher perceived level of safety and security against workplace violence.
Measured: At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment)
Secondary outcomes (2)
Number of Participants Reporting Exposure to Workplace Violence
Self-reported exposure to workplace violence, categorized as verbal violence, physical violence, and threats, assessed using a structured questionnaire developed for this study.
Measured: At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment)
Correlation Between Perceived Safety Score and Exposure to Workplace Violence
Correlation between:
Perceived Safety Score measured by the Healthcare Professionals' Safety and Security Perception Scale Against Violence (continuous total score, range 0-10), and
Exposure to workplace violence (yes/no), assessed via self-reported questionnaire.
Measured: At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Dec 2025
- Study start2 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Workplace ViolenceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Saglik Bilimleri UniversitesiThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 450 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sumeyra DOLUOGLU, Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07311629
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Sumeyra Doluoglu
- Other IDs
- Sumeyra Doluoglu
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 16 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 22 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared. De-identified data may be available from the corresponding investigator upon reasonable request, subject to ethics committee approval.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Perceived Safety and Security Against Workplace Violence Among Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Physicians: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey Study in Turkey
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07311629
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Sumeyra Doluoglu
- Conditions
- Workplace Violence, Perceived Safety, Occupational Health, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Physicians
- Keywords
- Workplace violence, Safety perception, Otolaryngology, Healthcare professionals, Turkey
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 450 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri UniversitesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 31 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This multicenter, cross-sectional survey study aims to evaluate the perceived level of safety and security against workplace violence among otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ENT-HNS) physicians in Turkey. The study investigates the association between exposure to workplace violence and perceived safety, as well as the adequacy of institutional support mechanisms. Data will be collected through an anonymous online questionnaire distributed nationwide. The findings are expected to contribute to awareness and the development of preventive strategies and institutional safety policies for healthcare professionals.
Detailed description
Workplace violence against healthcare professionals represents a significant occupational hazard, particularly for physicians working in high-risk clinical settings. ENT-HNS physicians frequently encounter high patient volumes, emergency conditions, and invasive procedures, which may increase the risk of violent incidents.
This non-interventional, cross-sectional study will be conducted using an anonymous, online survey distributed to ENT-HNS specialists and residents across Turkey. The questionnaire includes demographic and professional characteristics, workload indicators, exposure to different types of workplace violence (verbal, physical, and threats), reporting behaviors, and perceived safety levels measured using the "Healthcare Professionals' Safety and Security Perception Scale Against Violence."
The study involves minimal risk, limited to possible psychological discomfort due to recalling prior experiences of violence. No identifying information will be collected, and all data will be stored securely. Results will be reported in aggregate form only.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| ENT Physicians | – | Other: Online Survey QuestionnaireOtolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT-HNS) specialist and resident physicians aged 18 years or older working in Turkey who voluntarily participate in the study. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT-HNS) specialist and resident physicians aged 18 years or older working in Turkey who voluntarily participate in the study.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Licensed ENT-HNS specialist or resident physician
- Aged 18 years or older
- Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Physicians from other medical specialties
- Surveys with more than 20% missing data
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Online Survey QuestionnaireAn anonymous, web-based questionnaire administered via Google Forms to assess demographic characteristics, workload, exposure to workplace violence, reporting behaviors, and perceived safety against workplace violence using a validated safety perception scale. | Other | ENT Physicians |
Primary outcome
Perceived Safety Score Against Workplace Violence
Time frame: At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment)
Total score obtained from the Healthcare Professionals' Safety and Security Perception Scale Against Violence, a self-administered questionnaire assessing perceived safety and security in the workplace. The scale consists of items scored on a Likert-type scale, with a minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 10. Higher scores indicate a higher perceived level of safety and security against workplace violence.
2 secondary outcomes
Number of Participants Reporting Exposure to Workplace Violence
Time frame: At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment)
Correlation Between Perceived Safety Score and Exposure to Workplace Violence
Time frame: At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment)
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared. De-identified data may be available from the corresponding investigator upon reasonable request, subject to ethics committee approval.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Workplace Violence and Perceived Safety, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Perceived Safety Score Against Workplace Violence (time frame: At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Apr 2026.