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Abusive behaviour in Canadian and US operating rooms
Alexander Villafranca1, Kirby Magid1, Amy Young2
1Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, AE215, Harry Medovy House - 671 William Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0Z2, Canada.
Summary
Abusive behavior in the operating room (OR) is common, with over a third of clinicians witnessing it and nearly a quarter experiencing it firsthand. These incidents negatively impact teamwork and patient care, requiring urgent management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Medical Professionalism
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Disruptive intraoperative behavior negatively impacts clinicians, institutions, and patients.
- Abusive behavior is a severe form of disruptive conduct with significant risks.
- The prevalence of operating room (OR) abuse is not well-established.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence and frequency of exposure to abusive behavior among Canadian and US OR clinicians.
- To quantify the incidence of physical assault, verbal threats, and personal space invasion in the OR.
Main Methods:
- A sub-study of an international survey on OR disruptive behavior.
- Included 2,875 clinicians from Canada and the United States.
- Assessed exposure to physical assault, verbal threats, and intimidating invasion of personal space.
Main Results:
- 23.2% of clinicians personally experienced abuse in the preceding year.
- 39.0% witnessed colleagues experiencing abuse.
- A total of 14,237 abusive events were reported by respondents.
Conclusions:
- The high prevalence and frequency of OR abuse are concerning.
- Abusive events undermine teamwork, patient care, and institutional well-being.
- Further evaluation and management strategies for OR abuse are necessary.
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