Why we need a single definition of disruptive behavior.

Michelle A Petrovic; Adam T Scholl

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Why we need a single definition of disruptive behavior.

June 27, 2018

Petrovic MA, Scholl AT. Cureus. 2018;10(3):e2339.

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Disruptive behavior affects patient safety, clinician burnout, and staff retention. This review discusses the scope of the term "disruptive behavior" to illustrate the lack of a consistent definition of such behavior. The authors submit that a single definition is needed to develop effective policy and research programs for responding to and addressing the problem.

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