The effect of health care professional disruptive behavior on patient care: a systematic review.
Hicks S, Stavropoulou C. The effect of health care professional disruptive behavior on patient care: a systematic review. J Patient Saf. 2022;18(2):138-143. doi:10.1097/pts.0000000000000805.
Disruptive and unprofessional behaviors can create unsafe environments for patients. Findings from 25 studies included in this systematic review conclude that disruptive behaviors among health care professionals consistently contribute to a reduction in the quality and safety of patient care. Disruptive behaviors led to adverse events and neglect of care, and significantly impaired safety culture.