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Horizontal violence in nursing: the continuing silence

|April 1, 1996

Summary

Horizontal violence, or bullying among nurses, persists in healthcare settings. Research reveals nurses

Area of Science:

Nursing
Healthcare Management
Sociology of Professions

Background:

Horizontal violence, also known as bullying, remains a significant issue impacting nurses.
Despite extensive academic discourse, the problem of nurse-to-nurse oppression persists.

Purpose of the Study:

To document nurses' lived experiences with horizontal violence in the workplace.
To explore nurses' perceptions regarding the underlying reasons for ongoing oppression within the profession.

Main Methods:

Qualitative feminist methodology was employed.
Nurses' personal narratives were collected to illustrate experiences of horizontal violence.

Main Results:

The research documented specific instances and patterns of horizontal violence experienced by nurses.

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Nurses identified systemic and cultural factors contributing to their continued oppression.

Conclusions:

Understanding nurses' narratives is crucial for addressing horizontal violence.
Further interventions are needed to combat oppression and improve the nursing work environment.