Academic Bullying

Prevention and management of unprofessional behaviour: a scoping review

Tricco AC, Rios P, Zarin W, Cardoso R, Diaz S, Nincic V, Mascarenhas A, Jassemi S, Straus SE. Prevention and management of unprofessional behaviour: A scoping review. PLoS One. 2018;13(7):e0201187. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0201187

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Bottom Line:

• Four constructs were identified in the definitions of unprofessional behaviour: verbal and/or non-verbal acts, repeated acts, power imbalance, and unwelcome behaviour
• Interventions most commonly targeted individuals rather than organisations. Most studies focused on increasing awareness. The most frequently targeted behaviour change was sexual harassment

Impact:

• Our results can be used to inform professional interventions in the workplace
• Commissioned by the Department of Medicine, University of Toronto to inform activities related to  enhancing professionalism

Protocol:

• Protocol publication
• Open Science Framework registration
• Protocol Brief

Additional Resources:

• Research brief
• Full publication

Funding:

Department of Medicine, University of Toronto