Nursing Interventions against Bullying: A Systematic Review
María Del Carmen Celdrán-Navarro1, César Leal-Costa1, María Suárez-Cortés1
1Faculty of Nursing, University of Murcia, El Palmar, 30120 Murcia, Spain.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|February 25, 2023
Summary
Nurses globally are actively involved in preventing and addressing bullying through various interventions. This evidence supports school and community nurses in developing strategies to combat this public health issue.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nursing Science
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Bullying presents a significant global public health challenge with severe physical, mental, and socio-economic consequences.
- The impact of bullying extends to long-term health issues and can tragically lead to suicide.
- Addressing bullying requires comprehensive strategies due to its widespread implications.
Approach:
- A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted.
- Literature searches encompassed Spanish, English, and Portuguese papers from the last five years across major databases.
- A narrative synthesis was employed due to methodological heterogeneity in the studies.
Key Points:
- Nursing interventions focus on awareness-raising and developing coping mechanisms for bullying.
- Key areas include nursing skills in managing bullying situations and the crucial role of family involvement.
- Nurses are central to both preventing and managing bullying incidents.
Conclusions:
- International nursing efforts demonstrate active participation in planning and executing both autonomous and interdisciplinary anti-bullying interventions.
- The findings highlight the potential for school nurses and family/community nurses to lead initiatives against bullying.
- Evidence supports the expansion of nursing roles in addressing this pervasive social problem.
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