Sağlık Çalışanlarında Mobbing ve Zorbalık: Cerrahi Bilimler Örneği

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 1, 50 - 74, 30.04.2024

Celal Gökhan Osmanoğlu Fatih Orhan

https://doi.org/10.59007/meyadakademi.1458130

Öz

Bu çalışma, iş yerinde karşılaşılan zorbalık, taciz ve ayrımcılık gibi yaygın sorunları akademik bir bakış açısıyla ele almaktadır. Özellikle cerrahi ortamlarda sıkça karşılaşılan bu sorunların derinlemesine incelenmesiyle birlikte, bu tür olumsuz davranışların yaygınlığı ve ciddiyeti üzerinde durulmaktadır. Zorbalığın fiziksel saldırganlıkla, mobbingin ise küçük düşürücü davranışlarla karakterize edildiği vurgulanarak, bu iki kavram arasındaki fark açıklığa kavuşturulmaktadır. Ayrıca, bu tür olumsuz davranışların çalışanların zihinsel ve fiziksel sağlığı, iş tatmini ve genel iş yeri atmosferi üzerindeki olumsuz etkileri üzerinde durulmaktadır. Araştırma, özellikle kadın cerrahlar ve stajyerler arasında yaygın olan ciddi cinsiyet ayrımcılığı ve cinsel taciz sorununa da vurgu yapmaktadır. Bu tür ayrımcı ve saldırgan davranışların iş yerindeki eşitsizlikleri pekiştirdiğine işaret edilmektedir. Bu zararlı uygulamalarla mücadele etmek için, politika güçlendirmesi, eğitim programları ve hiyerarşik yeniden yapılandırma gibi kapsamlı stratejiler önerilmektedir. Sonuç olarak, hazırlanan bu araştırma cerrahi bilimlerde görev yapan tüm çalışanların refahı ve hasta bakımı için sağlıklı ve destekleyici bir çalışma ortamının önemini vurgulamaktadır. Bu hedefe ulaşmak için sağlık kurumları ve profesyonellerinin ortak sorumluluk üstlenmeleri gerektiği belirtilmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Sağlık Çalışanları, Mobbing, Bullying, Cerrahi Bilimler

MOBBING AND BULLYING IN HEALTHCARE WORKERS: THE CASE OF SURGICAL SCIENCES

Öz

This study examines common workplace issues such as bullying, harassment, and discrimination from an academic perspective. Particularly focusing on the thorough investigation of these issues often encountered in surgical environments, the prevalence and severity of such negative behaviors are highlighted. Emphasizing the distinction between bullying characterized by physical aggression and mobbing characterized by demeaning behaviors, clarity is provided on the difference between these two concepts. Furthermore, the study addresses the adverse effects of such negative behaviors on the mental and physical health of employees, job satisfaction, and overall workplace atmosphere. It specifically underscores the serious gender discrimination and sexual harassment issues prevalent among female surgeons and trainees. It is pointed out that such discriminatory and aggressive behaviors reinforce inequalities in the workplace. To combat these harmful practices, comprehensive strategies such as policy empowerment, educational programs, and hierarchical restructuring are recommended. In conclusion, this research underscores the importance of a healthy and supportive work environment for the well-being of all personnel in the surgical sciences and for patient care. It is suggested that healthcare institutions and professionals share a joint responsibility in achieving this goal.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Health Workers, Mobbing, Bullying, Surgical Sciences

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