Pediatric nursing interns, as a distinct group in clinical practice, are particularly vulnerable to workplace violence due to their limited clinical experience, inadequate communication skills, and immature psychological coping abilities. In a work environment characterized by rapidly changing patient conditions and highly stressed parents, they face heightened risks. Workplace violence not only directly impacts interns' physical and mental health and learning progress but may also trigger long-term negative consequences such as crises in professional identity and altered career aspirations. This systematic review examines the types, influencing factors, and common assessment tools for workplace violence targeting pediatric nursing interns. It comprehensively explores pathways to develop systematic, multi-level protective strategies across policy regulations, organizational management, and educational training dimensions. The aim is to provide evidence-based guidance for nursing education administrators, clinical teaching hospitals, and relevant departments to jointly foster safe, supportive internship environments, thereby promoting stable nursing talent cultivation and professional healthy development.

Qin Jianhua, Peng Meiyue, Chen Jing, Zhang Xipin. Research Progress on Workplace Violence and Protective Measures for Pediatric Nursing Interns. Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences (2026), Vol. 7, Issue 1: 61-67. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMHS.2026.070109.

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