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Workplace bullying (WPB) negatively impacts nurses and patient care. Recognizing and eliminating WPB is vital for improving healthcare safety and employee well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Nursing Management
  • Healthcare Safety

Background:

  • Workplace bullying (WPB) poses significant risks to nurse productivity, job satisfaction, and retention.
  • WPB behaviors can compromise the quality and safety of patient care.
  • Existing literature often lacks clear distinctions between incivility and WPB.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define workplace bullying (WPB) within the healthcare context.
  • To differentiate WPB from less severe behaviors like incivility.
  • To propose actionable strategies for WPB prevention in healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and conceptual analysis to define WPB.
  • Comparative analysis of WPB and incivility.
  • Development of recommendations based on occupational health principles.
Keywords:
best practicesethical decision-makingmental healthoccupational hazardsoccupational health and safety teamsafetyworkplace violence

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Main Results:

  • Clear definitions and distinctions between WPB and incivility were established.
  • Identified negative impacts of WPB on nursing staff and patient safety.
  • Provided a framework for recognizing and addressing WPB.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational and environmental health nurses and nurse leaders must actively identify, confront, and eliminate WPB.
  • Eliminating WPB is essential for enhancing patient care quality.
  • Addressing WPB is a critical step towards ensuring the health and safety of healthcare employees.