Factors Affecting Workplace Bullying Among Intensive Care Unit Nurses and Their Needs for Improving Organizational...

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Organizational Psychology
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Nurses face high rates of workplace bullying (WPB), impacting retention and organizational effectiveness.
• Addressing WPB is critical due to its negative effects on healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify factors influencing workplace bullying (WPB) among nurses in adult ICUs.
• To explore nurses' needs for organizational culture improvement.

Main Methods:

• A mixed-methods study involving 161 ICU nurses using quantitative surveys.
• Qualitative in-depth interviews with 21 nurses.
• Analysis of personality traits (pathological narcissism, perfectionism, dark traits) and WPB experiences.

Main Results:

• Positive organizational culture, pathological narcissism, and dark personality traits significantly influenced WPB experiences.
• Qualitative themes included nurse experience disparities, need for sanctions, and improved work environment.
• Lower positive culture and higher pathological/dark traits correlated with increased WPB.

Conclusions:

• Both individual personality traits and organizational culture contribute to WPB.
• Interventions must address individual factors and foster a culture of respect and consideration.
• Tailored strategies are needed for novice and experienced nurses, alongside policy changes and improved working conditions.