Table 2 Characteristics of client violence incidents
Variables | Study population N = 27 n (%) |
|---|---|
Number of client violence incidents experienced by the nurse during home visits | Â |
 1–2 | 21 (78%) |
 > 3 | 6 (22%) |
Type of violence | Â |
 Verbal abuse | 24 (89%) |
 Physical violence | 3 (11%) |
 Physical and verbal abuse | 3 (11%) |
Assaulters | Â |
 The patient | 9 (33%) |
 A family member | 18 (66%) |