The impact of horizontal violence on the individual nurse: A qualitative research study

Krut, Breanne; Laing, Catherine M.; Moules, Nancy J.; Estefan, Andrew

doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103079

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“…Although the impacts of WPV identified in this review fell into three broad categories, some did in fact overlap, demonstrating that WPV often does not occur in isolation, and its drivers, impacts and the barriers to change can be somewhat cyclical in nature. This is supported by the nursing literature that suggests that WPV is self-perpetuating, fuelled by a toxic workplace culture (Krut et al, 2021).…”

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“…For example, making vexatious complaints or using a position of power inappropriately was also identified. Nursing research has suggested that managers, must, as positive role models, identify and address negative workplace behaviour (Krut et al, 2021 ). This must include supported escalation pathways that reduce the power imbalance, enabling victims to report WPV, regardless of its nature or their level of seniority in the hierarchy (Hawkins et al, 2021 ).…”

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Workplace violence in the Australian and New Zealand midwifery workforce: A scoping review

Capper

Thorn

Muurlink

2022

J Nursing Management

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Aim The aim of the study is to identify and map what is known about workplace violence involving midwives in Australia and New Zealand. Background Research from the United Kingdom demonstrates that workplace violence within maternity services is a pervasive issue with significant and wide‐ranging clinical, individual and organisational consequences. To date, little is known about this issue within Australian and New Zealand maternity services. Evaluation A scoping review, guided by Arksey and O′Malley's framework, was conducted. Reporting followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist. Just one identified study aimed to explore midwives' experiences of workplace violence. A further nine arrived at related results or themes. Key issues Workplace violence is present in a variety of forms across maternity services in Australia and New Zealand. Its prevalence is, however, yet to be understood. Workplace violence causes physical and mental health issues for midwives, premature workforce attrition, and jeopardizes the quality and safety of maternity care. Conclusions Workplace violence has been acknowledged as one of the key contributing factors towards premature attrition from the midwifery profession, with new graduate midwives most likely to leave. With the midwifery workforce ageing and evidence of serious clinical implications emerging, workplace violence needs urgent research and organisational attention. Implications for nursing management Workplace violence is a key contributing factor towards recruitment and retention challenges for managers. To help tackle this, managers have a key role to play in identifying and effectively addressing workplace violence by acting as positive role models, taking a zero‐tolerance approach and fostering collegial relationships. Managers, holding key clinical leadership positions, are pivotal to ensuring all complaints raised are handled with transparency and consistency regardless of one's position within the clinical hierarchy and organisational structure.

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confidence: 78%

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confidence: 99%

Workplace violence in the Australian and New Zealand midwifery workforce: A scoping review

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Thorn

Muurlink

2022

J Nursing Management

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“…In an inductive thematic analysis by Krut et al [41], LV is proven to be destructive to mental health and a strong reason leading new nurses to abandon their profession as the emerging subthemes were the cycle of violence, nurses eating their young, shame, drowning, isolation and vulnerability.…”

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“…Lateral violence is disruptive and inadequate behavior in the workplace that is perceived by a high percentage of nurses in their work, somewhat due to their demanding and highly supervised environment [42,43]. It is a common cause of stress and depression, and, besides leading nurses to consider leaving their jobs [41,[44][45][46] they negatively impact patient attention and care in case they stay in the job [41,47].…”

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Profiles of lateral violence in nursing personnel of the Spanish public health system

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Vidal-Alves²,

Puente-López³

et al. 2022

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Background Workplace violence in healthcare settings has long been studied in scientific literature, particularly in the nursing profession. Research has explored mostly user violence probably for its high prevalence and impact on health and job satisfaction. Yet this focus may overshadow another dangerous type of workplace violence: coworker violence. Exerted by co-workers with similar status, lateral violence differs from that yielded by a co-worker with a higher rank, known as vertical. This study aims to deepen the knowledge about lateral violence perceived by nurses and its interaction with other variables commonly associated with workplace violence in healthcare: burnout, job satisfaction, and self-perceived health. Method A random block sampling was performed, prompting a total sample of 925 nursing professionals from 13 public hospitals located in the southeast of Spain. The sample distribution (mean and standard deviation) and the response percentages according to the study variables of the ad-hoc questionnaire were analyzed and classified with cluster analysis. Results Through the cluster analysis, two subgroups were obtained: Cluster 1, composed of 779 participants, with low scores in the variables used for the classification, high levels of both extrinsic and intrinsic satisfaction, low levels of emotional exhaustion and cynicism, and low rates of somatization, anxiety, social dysfunction and depression; and Cluster 2, composed of 115 participants and characterized by moderate-high scores in the variables used for the classification, moderate extrinsic satisfaction, and low intrinsic satisfaction, high emotional exhaustion and cynicism and lower somatization, anxiety, social dysfunction, and depression scores. Excluded cases amounted to 31. Conclusion Nursing professionals who experience lateral violence reveal a lower intrinsic satisfaction, feeling less self-accomplished in their job, and less positive work experience. Emotional exhaustion rises as a concerning progressive and long-term outcome of experiencing this type of violence.

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“…Evidence from recent qualitative studies indicates that newly qualified nurses are continuing to be exposed to horizontal violence in their first year of practice. ( Krut, Laing, Moules, & Estefan, 2021 ).…”

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Prevalence of horizontal violence of nurses in their first year of practice: A systematic review

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Background: 'Horizontal violence' refers to hostile, aggressive, or harmful behaviour between peers. Nurse educators and managers who support newly qualified nurses should be aware of horizontal violence in the workplace when directed towards this professional group. The prevalence of horizontal violence in newly qualified nurses has not been subject to a systematic review. Aim: The aim of this systematic review was to estimate prevalence of horizontal violence in newly qualified nurses in their first year of practice. Methods: A systematic search was undertaken with the following databases on October 2018: AMED, CINAHL, CENTRAL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, ERIC and PsychINFO. An updated search was undertaken on August 12, 2020. Observational and experimental studies were included. Two researchers independently completed title, abstract and full-text screening. Nine studies were finally included in the review. Risk of bias was determined using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool. Findings.: Included studies were cross-sectional in design and horizontal violence was determined using nine different self-report measures. Reported rates of horizontal violence ranged from 7% to 73%. All included studies were rated as having a moderate risk of bias. Discussion: The broad range of prevalence estimates is likely explained by the use of different measures in included studies and the sources of bias. It is unclear if horizontal violence is common in nurses in their first year of practice. Further research that addresses the sources of bias we have identified is justified. Conclusion: There is considerable variation in prevalence estimates of horizontal violence in nurses in their first year of practice

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The impact of horizontal violence on the individual nurse: A qualitative research study

Cited by 12 publications

References 21 publications

Workplace violence in the Australian and New Zealand midwifery workforce: A scoping review

Workplace violence in the Australian and New Zealand midwifery workforce: A scoping review

Profiles of lateral violence in nursing personnel of the Spanish public health system

Prevalence of horizontal violence of nurses in their first year of practice: A systematic review

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