BULLYING IN THE HEALTHCARE WORKPLACE

Abstract

Background: Organizations are never impartial and are always motivated by socioeconomic considerations. Workplace harassment is likely to occur. Bullying hurts both the person and the group. Bullying at work is repeated, harsh, and traumatic abuse. These things could hurt the health of the professional. bullying in healthcare settings is widespread, and several factors contribute to professionals who are victims of bullying not reporting it.

Objective: Given the lack of research regarding underreporting of bullying in the healthcare sector, this study aims to identify the factors that prevent healthcare professionals from reporting bullying in the workplace in Ireland and Brazil. The paper informs readers about the prevalence of under-reporting of bullying in the healthcare environment and the barriers to reporting it

Methodology: Methods:A cross-sectional study with 19 questions and a 5-point Likert scale was made and put online so it would be easier to look at the data. Data were given based on the interpretivism of 52 care worker in hospital and home in Brazil and 52 care workers in nursing home and home care inIrealnd.

Conclusion:This systematic study provides reasonably solid evidence that workplace bullying is prevalent among doctors, nurses, staff, and patients, as well as the potential causes, harms, and factors contributing to underreporting bullying. This is especially useful given the limited knowledge we have about workplace bullying among healthcare professionals