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Concept analysis: nurse-to-nurse lateral violence.

Jennifer L Embree1, Ann H White

  • 1University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN, USA. jembree@dunnmemorial.org

Nursing Forum
|August 10, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Nurse-to-nurse lateral violence (LV) is aggression stemming from various workplace issues. Addressing its origins is crucial for improving the nursing environment, patient care, and nurse retention.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Organizational Psychology

Background:

  • Nurse-to-nurse lateral violence (LV) is a pervasive issue within the nursing profession.
  • LV leads to significant social, psychological, and physical consequences for nurses.
  • It negatively impacts patient outcomes, nursing practice, and professional relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine and analyze the concept of nurse-to-nurse lateral violence (LV).
  • To understand the origins and contributing factors of LV in nursing.
  • To provide a foundation for future research and clinical interventions.

Main Methods:

  • An extensive literature review was conducted.
  • Databases searched included Health Source, CINAHL, ProQuest health, and Medical Complete.

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  • The review aimed to identify agreement, disagreement, and emerging trends in the literature on LV.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurse-to-nurse LV is defined as aggression where dissatisfaction is directed towards another nurse, either overtly or covertly.
    • Identified origins of LV include role confusion, oppression, rigid hierarchies, disenfranchising work practices, low self-esteem, perceived powerlessness, anger, and power dynamics.
    • The analysis highlights the multifaceted nature of LV and its complex origins.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the origins of LV is essential for developing effective interventions.
    • Organizations must actively work to eliminate the antecedents of LV.
    • Equipping nurses with skills to combat LV is vital for improving the work environment, patient care, and nurse retention.