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[Mobbing--special reference to the nursing profession].

Dragana Milutinović1, Bela Prokes, Vesna Gavrilov-Jerkovié

  • 1Katedra za zdravstvenu negu, Medicinski fakultet Novi Sad milutind@uns.ac.rs

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Workplace mobbing, a hostile communication pattern, negatively impacts mental health. Nurses face high risks, necessitating prevention through education and communication skills training for healthier work environments.

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Area of Science:

  • Workplace psychology and occupational health.
  • Study of interpersonal dynamics in professional settings.

Context:

  • Mobbing, defined by Heinz Leymann, involves frequent, prolonged hostile communication.
  • Workplace harassment leads to psychological and psychosomatic conditions.
  • Key factors include unclear goals, poor management, and low workplace morale.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the prevalence and impact of workplace mobbing, particularly in the nursing profession.
  • To examine the concept of horizontal violence within nursing.
  • To propose preventive strategies for mobbing.

Summary:

  • Epidemiological data show significant mobbing rates in the EU, with education and health services most affected.
  • Nurses are at high risk due to "horizontal violence," stemming from perceived subordinate roles.
  • Mobbing prevention involves primary prevention, education, and communication skills training.

Impact:

  • Implementing preventive measures can lead to improved quality of nursing care.
  • Reducing mobbing contributes to a healthier and more supportive work environment for nurses.
  • Enhanced communication skills can mitigate workplace harassment and its negative consequences.