Positive and negative behaviours in workplace relationships: a scoping review protocol.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Psychology
• Team Dynamics

Background:

• Effective teamwork relies on understanding behaviors that foster or hinder collegial workplace relationships.
• Identifying and addressing barriers to positive interactions is key for enhancing care delivery and clinical outcomes.
• Existing literature lacks clarity on specific behaviors due to parallel research streams.

Purpose of the Study:

• To synthesize the current state of literature on positive and negative behaviors in workplace relationships.
• To address the research question: "What is known about positive and negative behaviors in workplace relationships?"

Main Methods:

• A scoping review methodology based on Arksey and O'Malley and Levac et al. frameworks.
• Extensive literature search across databases and grey literature (1990-present, English language).
• Independent title/abstract screening, full-text review, descriptive numerical analysis, and thematic analysis.

Main Results:

• Comprehensive review and integration of a wide range of positive and negative behaviors.
• Identification of definitions, conceptual frameworks, antecedents, outcomes, and interventions related to workplace behaviors.
• The study provides a synthesized overview to inform practice and policy.

Conclusions:

• This review is a critical step in consolidating knowledge on workplace behaviors for policymakers, leaders, and healthcare professionals.
• Findings will be disseminated to local, national, and international stakeholders to facilitate knowledge translation.
• Effective use of synthesized knowledge can lead to improved workplace dynamics and patient care.