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Understanding the rise of Yinao in China: A commentary on the little known phenomenon of healthcare violence

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  • Liuyi Zhang
  • Teresa E. Stone
  • Jingping Zhang

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Yinao (healthcare disturbance) refers to violent incidents directed against healthcare staff and facilities for financial benefit. In China, incidences of Yinao are widespread and increasing, but little is known of this phenomenon in the wider global community. This commentary investigates the factors behind Yinao to achieve a deeper understanding. Causes include a lack of trust in medical staff, fueled by costly medical expenses; difficulties in accessing treatment; poor treatment outcomes; high patient expectations; a misunderstanding or rejection of medical ethics; misleading media reports; and a complex appeals process. Both doctors and nurses have been the targets of violent and distressing Yinao events, resulting in emotional pain, physical injury, and even death. In response, hospitals have established a series of preventative measures and and the government has increased the penalties for perpetrators of acts of Yinao. The situation is a salient reminder to policymakers worldwide of the importance of an accessible, affordable, and equitable health system.

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  • Liuyi Zhang & Teresa E. Stone & Jingping Zhang, 2017. "Understanding the rise of Yinao in China: A commentary on the little known phenomenon of healthcare violence," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 19(2), pages 183-187, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:nuhsci:v:19:y:2017:i:2:p:183-187
    DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12311
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    1. Runtang Meng & Jingjing Li & Yunquan Zhang & Yong Yu & Yi Luo & Xiaohan Liu & Yanxia Zhao & Yuantao Hao & Ying Hu & Chuanhua Yu, 2018. "Evaluation of Patient and Medical Staff Satisfaction regarding Healthcare Services in Wuhan Public Hospitals," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-17, April.
    2. Nan Tang & Louise E. Thomson, 2019. "Workplace Violence in Chinese Hospitals: The Effects of Healthcare Disturbance on the Psychological Well-Being of Chinese Healthcare Workers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(19), pages 1-14, September.
    3. Liu, Junqiang & Zhou, Hui & Liu, Lingrui & Wang, Chunxiao, 2020. "The weakness of the strong: Examining the squeaky-wheel effect of hospital violence in China," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 245(C).

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