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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Occupational Health
  • Surgical Training

Background:

  • Workplace bullying is a recognized issue in healthcare settings.
  • General Surgery is a high-pressure environment where bullying may occur.
  • Understanding the extent and nature of bullying is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and characteristics of workplace bullying in Australian General Surgery.
  • To identify the sources of bullying and barriers to reporting.
  • To establish a baseline for future anti-bullying interventions.

Main Methods:

  • An online questionnaire survey was distributed to General Surgery trainees and consultants in Australia.
  • Bullying prevalence was assessed using a definition and the Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R).
  • Data on bullying sources, barriers, and reporting outcomes were collected.

Main Results:

  • 47% of respondents reported experiencing bullying, with higher rates among trainees (64%) and females (57%).
  • Common bullying behaviors included ignored opinions and unmanageable workloads, often perpetrated by consultant surgeons.
  • Only 18% of those bullied made a formal complaint, indicating significant underreporting.

Conclusions:

  • Workplace bullying is a significant and persistent problem in Australian General Surgery.
  • Trainees and females are disproportionately affected.
  • The study provides a baseline for monitoring the effectiveness of anti-bullying strategies.