Judy E Davidson1, Donna L Agan, Shannon Chakedis. 1. Author Affiliations: EBP/Research Liaison (Dr Davidson) and Clinical Nurse, Moore's Cancer Center (Ms Chakedis), UC San Diego Health; and Director (Dr Agan), Operations Integration, Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, California.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to explore blame-related distress (B-RD). BACKGROUND: No research exists describing the incidence and characteristics of consequences of blame. METHODS: Survey research was used to explore the incidence, characteristics, and consequences of the distress caused by blame in the workplace. RESULTS: B-RD is prevalent among intensive care and oncology staff. Participants reported an organizational impact to B-RD in terms of staff morale, turnover, and employee health. Management, physicians, and peers were the most frequently cited source of blame. CONCLUSIONS: A proposed model is described to relate blame to other similar constructs.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to explore blame-related distress (B-RD). BACKGROUND: No research exists describing the incidence and characteristics of consequences of blame. METHODS: Survey research was used to explore the incidence, characteristics, and consequences of the distress caused by blame in the workplace. RESULTS: B-RD is prevalent among intensive care and oncology staff. Participants reported an organizational impact to B-RD in terms of staff morale, turnover, and employee health. Management, physicians, and peers were the most frequently cited source of blame. CONCLUSIONS: A proposed model is described to relate blame to other similar constructs.
Authors: Daniel S Tawfik; Jochen Profit; Timothy I Morgenthaler; Daniel V Satele; Christine A Sinsky; Liselotte N Dyrbye; Michael A Tutty; Colin P West; Tait D Shanafelt Journal: Mayo Clin Proc Date: 2018-07-09 Impact factor: 7.616