# Workplace violence against healthcare workers in Europe > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/workplace-violence-against-healthcare-workers-in-europe > Updated: 2026-10-06T07:32:05.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. A study conducted under the European BRAVE-WOW project has revealed significant levels of violence in healthcare settings across Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Slovenia. The investigation, involving over 4,600 professionals, found that 68.1% of Italian healthcare workers have witnessed at least one episode of verbal violence, while 65.7% reported experiencing psychological violence. Beyond overt aggression, the research highlights a systematic devaluation of professional work, reported by 16.3% of participants overall and 19.3% in hospital settings. Other frequent forms include shouting, insults, and abuses related to hierarchical relationships. Researchers noted that repetitive behaviors of delegitimization can often be perceived as normal due to their frequency. The study identified workload overload and overcrowding as the primary factors associated with these incidents. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: Healthcare workers face high rates of workplace violence in European study An investigation by the BRAVE-WOW project shows 68.1% of Italian healthcare workers witness verbal violence, with workload and systematic professional devaluation identified as key issues. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/healthcare-workers-face-high-rates-of-workplace-violence-in-european-study ### 2026-09-24: Healthcare workers in Brazil report recent physical assaults Healthcare workers in Brazil face rising violence, including a SAMU paramedic assaulted in Jandaia do Sul and a nursing technician attacked at a medical unit in Santo André. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/healthcare-workers-in-brazil-report-recent-physical-assaults --- Cite as: Workplace violence against healthcare workers in Europe. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/workplace-violence-against-healthcare-workers-in-europe