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Guo X, Xiong L, Wang Y, Li X, Wang Y, Xiao F, He J, Xiang Y, Xu C. Chinese nurses' perceptions on toxic leadership behaviors of nurse managers: A qualitative study. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:3256-3263. [PMID: 35938986 PMCID: PMC10087193 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
AIM To explore the perceptions of Chinese registered nurses on toxic leadership behaviors of nurse managers and to determine its type, cause, and response measures. BACKGROUND The nurse manager is the front-line leader of the nurses who provide services directly to patients. Previous evidence suggests that toxic leadership behaviors of nurse managers do exist, and it is necessary to understand the specifics of it. METHODS We used phenomenological research methods to conduct semi-structured in-depth interviews among 12 nurses at a tertiary hospital in Wuhan over the period from January to March 2022. And the data were analyzed using Colaizzi 7-step analysis method. RESULTS Four themes were discovered: (a) nurses' perceptions of toxic leadership behaviors; (b) toxic leadership behaviors of nurse managers; (c) reasons for toxic leadership behaviors of nurse managers; (d) measures for toxic leadership behaviors of nurse managers. CONCLUSION Chinese nurses are exposed to the toxic leadership of nurse managers for multiple reasons and respond differently. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT This study helps nursing managers identify which behaviors are harmful to the nurse which require special attention in developing strategies to buffer against nurse managers' toxic leadership.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xueqin Guo
- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.,Shool of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.,Shool of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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