Workplace Violence and Safety Perception Among ENT Physicians in Turkey

NCT07311629 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Sumeyra Doluoglu
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 450
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief 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. 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.

Conditions

Workplace Violence; Perceived Safety; Occupational Health; Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Physicians

Keywords

Workplace violence; Safety perception; Otolaryngology; Healthcare professionals; Turkey

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• 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.

  At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Number of Participants Reporting Exposure to Workplace Violence

  At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment)

• Correlation Between Perceived Safety Score and Exposure to Workplace Violence

  At survey completion (single time point, baseline assessment)

Study Arms (1)

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.

Other: Online Survey Questionnaire

Interventions

Online Survey Questionnaire OTHER

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.

ENT Physicians

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

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.

You may qualify if:

• Licensed ENT-HNS specialist or resident physician
• Aged 18 years or older
• Willingness to participate and provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Physicians from other medical specialties
• Surveys with more than 20% missing data

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi: lead

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc. Prof. Sumeyra Doluoglu, MD Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery University of Health Sciences, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Türkiye

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 16, 2025
• First Posted: December 31, 2025
• Study Start: April 2, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Last Updated: April 22, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share