The development of an educational intervention to address workplace bullying: a pilot study
Esther Maria Chipps1, Mary McRury
1Division of Nursing Quality and Translational Research, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. esther.chipps@osumc.edu
Abstract:
A growing body of research on workplace bullying which addresses the detrimental consequences of bullying in nursing has emerged. This quasi-experimental pilot study was aimed at examining the effect of an educational program provided to nursing staff on workplace bullying. The development of an educational program and use of a registered nurse educator in a group setting is an effective method for addressing workplace bullying.
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