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Citation

Berry PA, Gillespie GL, Gates D, Schafer J. J. Nurs. Scholarsh. 2012; 44(1): 80-87.

Affiliation

Doctoral student, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Adjunct Professor, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Associate Professor, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing)

DOI

10.1111/j.1547-5069.2011.01436.x

PMID

22339938

Abstract

Purpose: To determine the prevalence and effects of workplace bullying (WPB) on the work productivity of novice nurses (NNs). Design: Internet-based descriptive cross-sectional survey design. Methods: One hundred ninety seven NNs (91.4% female, 8.6% male) in practice less than 2 years completed the Healthcare Productivity Survey, Negative Acts Questionnaire, and a demographic survey. Findings: The majority (72.6%, n= 147) of NNs reported a WPB event within the previous month, with 57.9% (n= 114) the direct targets and another 14.7% (n= 29) witnesses of WPB behaviors. Using a weighted Negative Acts Questionnaire score, 21.3% (n= 43) of NNs were bullied daily over a 6-month period. When asked if bullied over the past 6 months, approximately 44.7% (n= 88) of NNs reported repeated, targeted WPB, with 55.3% (n= 109) reporting no WPB. WPB acts were primarily perpetrated by more experienced nursing colleagues (63%, n= 126). Further, work productivity regression modeling was significant and NN productivity was negatively impacted by workplace bullying (r=-.322, p= .045). Conclusions: WPB continues in the healthcare environment and negatively affects bullied NNs' productivity by affecting cognitive demands and ability to handle or manage their workload. Clinical Relevance: Healthcare facilities should continue to measure WPB in the work environment after policy implementation as well as eliminate negative behaviors through root-cause analysis to correct environmental factors associated with WPB.


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