Evaluating horizontal violence and bullying in the nursing workforce of an oncology academic medical center.

Disruptive and unprofessional behavior is a well-described problem in health care. In this study of nurses working in both the inpatient and outpatient oncology setting at a single health care institution, researchers found a positive association between emotional, physical, verbal, and defiant behaviors—referred to as horizontal violence—and workplace bullying. They conclude that establishing a positive workplace culture is essential for mitigating workplace violence.