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Editorial
. 2025 Sep 1;51(5):349-354.
doi: 10.5271/sjweh.4249. Epub 2025 Aug 19.

Workplace violence: A complex challenge demanding a systemic response

Sofie Jaspers  1 , Iben Karlsen, Birgit Aust
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Editorial

Workplace violence: A complex challenge demanding a systemic response

Sofie Jaspers et al. Scand J Work Environ Health. .
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A systemic approach to workplace violence prevention
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