Abstract
The existence of disruptive behaviors in the hospital setting has been shown to affect the communication and collaboration between healthcare professionals. This study explored nurses' experiences with behaviors that compromise a healthy work environment. The data collection was accomplished through semi-structured interviews and review of organizational documents. The results of the analysis concluded that there existed a low incidence of disruptive behaviors in the selected organization. Themes were determined that reflected inconsistencies in the nurses' practice environment that contributed to the presence of disruptive behaviors. Inconsistency in communication and collaboration, in holding colleagues accountable, and the lack of visibility of nursing leadership were the most pervasive concerns.
Sigma Membership
Zeta Upsilon at-Large
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Case Study/Series
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Disruptive Behaviors, Collaboration, Communication, Accountability, Patient Safety
Advisors
Murphy-Shigematsu, Stephen||Bentz, Valerie||Corley, Connie
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Fielding Graduate University
Degree Year
2016
Recommended Citation
Schultz, Connie K., "A study of nurses' experiences with behaviors that compromise a healthy work environment in the hospital setting" (2023). Dissertations. 1782.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1782
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2023-02-22
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10032080; ProQuest document ID: 1774427613. The author still retains copyright.