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Whistle-blowing: effective and ineffective coping responses.

S McDonald1, K Ahern

  • 1Neurology Department, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia. s.mcdonald@cowan.edu.au

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|May 5, 2000
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Nurses encountering patient care misconduct identified four effective coping strategies. This study offers recommendations for nurses facing workplace misconduct, aiding effective response and support.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Ethics
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Identifying misconduct in patient care is a critical ethical challenge for nurses.
  • Understanding nurses' responses to misconduct is essential for improving workplace environments and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify effective coping strategies employed by nurses who witness or experience misconduct.
  • To differentiate strategies used by whistle-blowers versus non-whistle-blowers.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive survey design was utilized.
  • Data were collected from 95 nurses, including 70 whistle-blowers and 25 non-whistle-blowers.

Main Results:

  • Four distinct and effective coping strategies were identified among nurses who engaged in whistle-blowing.

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  • Differences in coping mechanisms between whistle-blowers and non-whistle-blowers were observed.

    • Conclusions:

    • The findings provide valuable insights into managing workplace misconduct.
    • Recommendations are offered to support nurses in effectively responding to patient care misconduct.