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The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress

The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress

Published on: July 4, 2013

Horizontal violence in nursing.

Jennifer Becher¹, Constance Visovsky

¹University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing, Omaha, NE, USA.

Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses

|September 13, 2012

Summary

Horizontal or lateral violence among nurses harms the work environment and patient care. This study examines its effects and strategies for prevention and management.

Area of Science:

Nursing
Healthcare Management
Workplace Psychology

Background:

Horizontal or lateral violence is a significant issue among nursing professionals.
This aggression negatively impacts the healthcare work environment.
It can compromise teamwork and patient care quality.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the effects of horizontal violence in nursing.
To explore strategies for the prevention of horizontal violence.
To identify methods for managing horizontal violence in the workplace.

Main Methods:

Literature review on horizontal violence in nursing.
Analysis of reported effects on nurses and patient care.
Synthesis of evidence-based prevention and management strategies.

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Main Results:

Horizontal violence leads to a toxic work environment.
Impaired teamwork and reduced quality of patient care are direct consequences.
Effective strategies are crucial for mitigation.

Conclusions:

Addressing horizontal violence is essential for a healthy nursing environment.
Proactive prevention and management strategies can improve workplace dynamics.
Reducing nurse aggression enhances patient safety and care outcomes.