Responding to the codependent employee

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Nursing Management

Background:

• Codependence is a significant and widespread human disorder.
• Viewing codependence as a psychological concept provides a framework for addressing problematic behaviors.
• The nursing literature lacks comprehensive guidance on recognizing and managing codependence broadly within nursing management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize key information on codependence.
• To suggest applications of this information for nurse managers.
• To highlight the importance of codependence in nursing practice.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and synthesis of information on codependence.
• Application of codependence concepts to the nurse manager role.
• Discussion of strategies for nurse managers.

Main Results:

• Codependence is a prevalent issue requiring attention in healthcare.
• Nurse managers can utilize a broad perspective to recognize codependency.
• Understanding and firm control by nurse managers can enhance security and performance in codependent individuals.

Conclusions:

• Codependence is an important area for nursing scholarship and practice development.
• Nurse managers play a crucial role in addressing codependent behaviors.
• Effective management strategies can positively impact codependent individuals and facilitate optimum performance.