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Issues in Mental Health Nursing Volume 38, 2017 - Issue 2
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Preventive Strategies and Processes to Counteract Bullying in Health Care Settings: Focus Group Discussions

Margaretha Strandmark K.Karlstad University, Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, Karlstad, SwedenCorrespondence[email protected] [email protected]
, RN, Dr Med Sci,
GullBritt RahmKarlstad University, Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, Karlstad, Sweden
, PhD,
Bodil Wilde LarssonKarlstad University, Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, Karlstad, Sweden
, RN, PhD,
Gun NordströmKarlstad University, Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, Karlstad, Sweden
, RN, PhD &
Ingrid RystedtKarlstad University, Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, Karlstad, Sweden
, MD, PhD
Pages 113-121 | Published online: 12 Dec 2016
 
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Abstract

The aim of the present study was to explore preventive strategies and processes to counteract bullying in workplaces. Data were collected by individual interviews and focus group discussions at one hospital and two nursing home wards for elderly, a total of 29 participants. In the analysis of the interviews we were inspired by constructivist grounded theory. Persistent work with a humanistic value system by supervisor and coworkers, raising awareness about the bullying problem, strong group collaboration, and conflict management, along with an open atmosphere at the workplace, appears to be imperative for accomplishing a policy of zero tolerance for bullying.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We would like to thank the participants of the focus groups for sharing their engagements and their creative ideas.

Declaration of Interests: This project was funded by AFA Insurance and Karlstad University. There were no conflicts of interest.

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