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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health Psychology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • Supervisor undermining is increasingly recognized for its detrimental effects on employee health and well-being.
  • In healthcare, negative supervisory actions correlate with adverse individual and organizational outcomes, including medical errors and patient mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of supervisor undermining on employee engagement and performance within the healthcare sector.
  • To analyze these effects through the lens of a standard job stress framework.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • A convenience sample of 521 occupational therapists completed an online survey.
  • Data analysis included independent t-tests and multiple-groups path analytic modeling.

Main Results:

  • Occupational therapists reporting supervisor undermining perceived fewer resources, higher demands, less motivation, and more overload.
  • These therapists also exhibited lower engagement and self-reported performance.

Conclusions:

  • Supervisor undermining significantly affects healthcare professionals' engagement and performance.
  • Healthcare organizations should prioritize creating environments that encourage positive supervisory conduct to enhance productivity and well-being.